- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rothsay, MN
Rothsay Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Rothsay Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273246001399
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rothsay Secondary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Minnesota schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 140
- students enrolled
Rothsay Secondary has class sizes larger than 72% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rothsay Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273246001399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Rothsay Secondary held near 133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 273246001399 · Rothsay, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 17.5:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Rothsay Elementary (194 students)
Rothsay Secondary held near 133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Rothsay Secondary compares
Rothsay Secondary 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$13,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Rothsay Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Rothsay Public School District reports $13,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rothsay Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothsay Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rothsay Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rothsay Secondary
How many students attend Rothsay Secondary?
Rothsay Secondary has 140 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rothsay, MN. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rothsay Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rothsay Secondary is 17.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rothsay Secondary?
31.9% of students at Rothsay Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rothsay Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Rothsay Secondary is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Rothsay, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rothsay Secondary?
Rothsay Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Rothsay Public School District?
Besides Rothsay Secondary, Rothsay Public School District also operates Rothsay Elementary (194 students). See the Rothsay Public School District district page for the complete list.