- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 37.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Red Wing, MN
Reach Programs
Federal NCES profile for Reach Programs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 279144302399
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reach Programs earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Red Wing · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Reach Programs has class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reach Programs ranks #4 of 6 schools in Red Wing, MN.
School address
District: Goodhue County Education District · Minnesota
NCES ID 279144302399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Reach Programs held near 56 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 279144302399 · Red Wing, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
68 enr · 8.5:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: 5riversonline Secondary (188 students)
Reach Programs held near 56 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Reach Programs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- 5riversonline
5riversonline Secondary
188 students
- This school 68
Reach Programs
68 students
- Tower View Alt 63
Tower View Alternative High School
63 students
- Pathways Progr 31
Pathways Program Grades 8-12
31 students
- 5riversonline 22
5riversonline Elementary
22 students
- Pathways Progr 10
Pathways Program Grades 6-7
10 students
What this shows Reach Programs reports 68 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reach Programs compares
Reach Programs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 73% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 14% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Reach Programs is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Reach Programs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5riversonline Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tower View Alternative High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pathways Program Grades 8-12 | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| 5riversonline Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways Program Grades 6-7 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Reach Programs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 2.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~68 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reach Programs
How many students attend Reach Programs?
Reach Programs has 68 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Red Wing, MN. CCD year-over-year: 54 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reach Programs?
The student-teacher ratio at Reach Programs is 8.5:1, which is 46% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reach Programs?
74.1% of students at Reach Programs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reach Programs?
The largest demographic group at Reach Programs is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Red Wing, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reach Programs?
Reach Programs has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Reach Programs rank among schools in Red Wing?
By Resource Investment Index, Reach Programs ranks #4 of 6 schools in Red Wing, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Red Wing on the city page.
What other schools are in Goodhue County Education District?
Besides Reach Programs, Goodhue County Education District also operates 5riversonline Secondary (188 students), Tower View Alternative High School (63 students), and Pathways Program Grades 8-12 (31 students). See the Goodhue County Education District district page for the complete list.