- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn Park, MN
School #530
Federal NCES profile for School #530, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270002504537
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School #530 earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools.
- #13 of 13
- schools in Brooklyn Park · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
School #530 has class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School #530 ranks #13 of 13 schools in Brooklyn Park, MN.
School address
District: Intermediate School District 287 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002504537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
School #530 shrank from 28 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (-46.4%).
Teacher FTE added 1.2 → 1.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 270002504537 · Brooklyn Park, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
28 enr · 28:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Tier Two (274 students)
School #530 shrank from 28 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (-46.4%). Teacher FTE added 1.2 → 1.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
School #530 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 28
School #530
28 students
What this shows School #530 reports 28 students on the CCD universe file.
How School #530 compares
School #530 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 77% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 0% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
28:1
students per teacher
- 77% above state mean
Top 94% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, School #530 is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
How School #530 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier Two | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tier Three | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Education Center Alternative | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hennepin Gateway to College | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Education Center Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School #530'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 (~28 students)
Frequently asked questions about School #530
How many students attend School #530?
School #530 has 28 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Brooklyn Park, MN. CCD year-over-year: 28 (2022-23) → 15 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School #530?
The student-teacher ratio at School #530 is 28:1, which is 77% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School #530?
42.9% of students at School #530 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School #530?
The largest demographic group at School #530 is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Park, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School #530?
School #530 has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does School #530 rank among schools in Brooklyn Park?
By Resource Investment Index, School #530 ranks #13 of 13 schools in Brooklyn Park, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brooklyn Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Intermediate School District 287?
Besides School #530, 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.