- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockford, MN
Rockford Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Rockford Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273207001368
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockford Secondary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockford Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockford Secondary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rockford, MN.
School address
District: Rockford Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273207001368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Rockford Secondary grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 273207001368 · Rockford, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 16:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet (599 students)
Rockford Secondary grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Rockford Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockford Eleme
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet
599 students
- Rockford Middl
Rockford Middle
487 students
- This school
Rockford Secondary
479 students
What this shows Rockford Secondary reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockford Secondary compares
Rockford Secondary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 56% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$14,635
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Rockford Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Rockford Public School District reports $14,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockford Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockford Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockford Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high 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 (~479 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rockford Secondary
How many students attend Rockford Secondary?
Rockford Secondary has 479 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockford, MN. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockford Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockford Secondary is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockford Secondary?
18.7% of students at Rockford Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockford Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Rockford Secondary is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Rockford, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockford Secondary?
Rockford Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Rockford Secondary rank among public schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockford Secondary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rockford, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rockford Public School District?
Besides Rockford Secondary, Rockford Public School District also operates Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet (599 students) and Rockford Middle (487 students). See the Rockford Public School District district page for the complete list.