- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Royalton, MN
Royalton High School
Federal NCES profile for Royalton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273252001404
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royalton High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Royalton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Royalton High School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royalton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Royalton, MN.
School address
District: Royalton Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273252001404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Royalton High School shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 273252001404 · Royalton, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 16.3:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Royalton Elementary (420 students)
Royalton High School shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Royalton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Royalton Eleme
Royalton Elementary
420 students
- This school
Royalton High School
293 students
- Royalton Middl
Royalton Middle School
203 students
What this shows Royalton High School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Royalton High School compares
Royalton High School is a shrinking 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 55% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 65% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,812
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Royalton High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Royalton Public School District reports $11,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Royalton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royalton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royalton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Royalton High School
How many students attend Royalton High School?
Royalton High School has 293 students enrolled. It is a high school in Royalton, MN. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royalton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royalton High School is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Royalton High School?
19.2% of students at Royalton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royalton High School?
The largest demographic group at Royalton High School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Royalton, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royalton High School?
Royalton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Royalton High School rank among public schools in Royalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Royalton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Royalton, 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 Royalton Public School District?
Besides Royalton High School, Royalton Public School District also operates Royalton Elementary (420 students) and Royalton Middle School (203 students). See the Royalton Public School District district page for the complete list.