Enrollment
153
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270318000005
River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob — Coon Rapids, MN
Federal NCES profile for River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-74% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob reports 153 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 74% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 74% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 50% above the Minnesota average and 24% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 56.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Anoka-Hennepin School District spends $16,817 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.5% from local sources (property taxes), 66.0% from the state, and 10.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.1:1 | ▼ 74% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 50% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 39% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
4.1:1
students per teacher
— 74% below state mean
Top 4% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
56.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,817
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
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
Enrollment 153 Top 39% in Minnesota — larger than 61% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 4.1:1 -74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.1% +50% vs state
NCES ID 270318000005
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 56.9%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 76
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anoka-Hennepin School District, which includes River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo Jacob.
$16,817
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
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Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other 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 4.1:1, which is 74% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 74% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in COON RAPIDS, MN.
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 38/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.