- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tyler, MN
Rtr Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Rtr Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270029403692
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rtr Secondary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 380
- students enrolled
Rtr Secondary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rtr Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270029403692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Rtr Secondary School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 270029403692 · Tyler, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 22.4:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Rtr Elementary School (266 students)
Rtr Secondary School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Rtr Secondary School compares
Rtr Secondary School 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 42% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 45% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 89% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,795
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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Rtr Secondary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Rtr Public Schools reports $13,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rtr Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rtr Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rtr Secondary School'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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rtr Secondary School
How many students attend Rtr Secondary School?
Rtr Secondary School has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tyler, MN. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rtr Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rtr Secondary School is 22.4:1, which is 42% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rtr Secondary School?
23.4% of students at Rtr Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rtr Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Rtr Secondary School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Tyler, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rtr Secondary School?
Rtr Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Rtr Public Schools?
Besides Rtr Secondary School, Rtr Public Schools also operates Rtr Elementary School (266 students). See the Rtr Public Schools district page for the complete list.