- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hopkins, MN
School #527
Federal NCES profile for School #527, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270002504533
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School #527 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Hopkins · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
School #527 has class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School #527 ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hopkins, MN.
School address
District: Intermediate School District 287 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002504533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
School #527 grew from 28 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+35.7%).
Teacher FTE added 4.1 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 270002504533 · Hopkins, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 8.8:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tier Two (274 students)
School #527 grew from 28 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+35.7%). Teacher FTE added 4.1 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
School #527 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tier Two
Tier Two
274 students
- Tier Three
Tier Three
226 students
- West Education 99
West Education Center Alternative
99 students
- Hennepin Gatew 73
Hennepin Gateway to College
73 students
- South Educatio 48
South Education Center Academy
48 students
- This school 35
School #527
35 students
What this shows School #527 reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How School #527 compares
School #527 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 44% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 17% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 14% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.3%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
African American 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 11.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, School #527 is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How School #527 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier Two | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tier Three | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Education Center Alternative | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hennepin Gateway to College | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Education Center Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School #527's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- 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 (~35 students)
Frequently asked questions about School #527
How many students attend School #527?
School #527 has 35 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Hopkins, MN. CCD year-over-year: 28 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School #527?
The student-teacher ratio at School #527 is 8.8:1, which is 44% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School #527?
50.0% of students at School #527 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School #527?
The largest demographic group at School #527 is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Hopkins, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School #527?
School #527 has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 School #527 rank among schools in Hopkins?
By Resource Investment Index, School #527 ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hopkins, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hopkins on the city page.
What other schools are in Intermediate School District 287?
Besides School #527, Intermediate School District 287 also operates Tier Two (274 students), Tier Three (226 students), and West Education Center Alternative (99 students). See the Intermediate School District 287 district page for the complete list.