Enrollment
153
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coon Rapids, MN
River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob
Federal NCES profile for River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270318000005
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Coon Rapids · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.4:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob has class sizes smaller than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob ranks #3 of 3 schools in Coon Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318000005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-72% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob
River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, enrolling 153 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.4:1, River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob is leaner than roughly 96% of Minnesota schools and 72% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 153 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 103 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #64.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 86 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 153 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students) and Champlin Park High School (2,978 students) alongside River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob compares
River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.4:1 | ▼ 72% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 50% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.4:1
students per teacher
- 72% below state mean
Top 4% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.9%
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.
Funding equity
$14,265
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
African American 24.8%
Two or More 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anoka-Hennepin School District, which includes River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob.
$14,265
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 66.0%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~153 students)
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Frequently asked questions about River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob
How many students attend River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob?
River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob has 153 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Coon Rapids, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob?
The student-teacher ratio at River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob is 4.4:1, which is 72% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 72% 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 River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob?
64.1% of students at River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob?
The largest demographic group at River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Coon Rapids, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob?
River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob rank among schools in Coon Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob ranks #3 of 3 schools in Coon Rapids, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Coon Rapids on the city page.
Is River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob a good school?
River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.
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