- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sauk Centre, MN
Sauk Centre Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Sauk Centre Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273285001429
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sauk Centre Secondary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Sauk Centre · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sauk Centre Secondary has class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sauk Centre Secondary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Sauk Centre, MN.
School address
District: Sauk Centre Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273285001429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Sauk Centre Secondary held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 273285001429 · Sauk Centre, MN Other · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 22.1:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Sauk Centre Elementary (368 students)
Sauk Centre Secondary held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Sauk Centre Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sauk Centre Secondary
597 students
- Sauk Centre El
Sauk Centre Elementary
368 students
- Sauk Centre Mi 139
Sauk Centre Middle
139 students
What this shows Sauk Centre Secondary reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sauk Centre Secondary compares
Sauk Centre 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 88% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$13,632
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 597 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Sauk Centre Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Sauk Centre Public School District reports $13,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sauk Centre Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk Centre Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sauk Centre Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sauk Centre Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sauk Centre Secondary
How many students attend Sauk Centre Secondary?
Sauk Centre Secondary has 597 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sauk Centre, MN. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sauk Centre Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sauk Centre Secondary is 22.1:1, which is 40% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sauk Centre Secondary?
27.5% of students at Sauk Centre Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sauk Centre Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Sauk Centre Secondary is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Sauk Centre, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sauk Centre Secondary?
Sauk Centre Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Sauk Centre Secondary rank among schools in Sauk Centre?
By Resource Investment Index, Sauk Centre Secondary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Sauk Centre, 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 Sauk Centre Public School District?
Besides Sauk Centre Secondary, Sauk Centre Public School District also operates Sauk Centre Elementary (368 students) and Sauk Centre Middle (139 students). See the Sauk Centre Public School District district page for the complete list.