Enrollment
28
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School #530 compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at School #530
School #530 is a small combined-grade school in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, enrolling 28 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28:1 is larger than about 94% of Minnesota schools and 77% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.9% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 28 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 65 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #63, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Intermediate School District 287 also operates Tier Two (274 students) and Tier Three (226 students) alongside School #530.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How School #530 compares
School #530 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~28 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28:1)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is School #530 a good school?
School #530 earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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