- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn Park, MN
School #531
Federal NCES profile for School #531, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270002504532
👥 S:T ratio 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School #531 earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 13
- schools in Brooklyn Park · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
School #531 has class sizes smaller than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School #531 ranks #1 of 13 schools in Brooklyn Park, MN.
School address
District: Intermediate School District 287 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002504532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
School #531 grew from 39 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 4.4 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 270002504532 · Brooklyn Park, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
33 enr · 8.3:1 · 92.3% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Tier Two (274 students)
School #531 grew from 39 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 4.4 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
School #531 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 33
School #531
33 students
What this shows School #531 reports 33 students on the CCD universe file.
How School #531 compares
School #531 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 47% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 116% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 33 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
33
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 13% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, School #531 is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
How School #531 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier Two | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tier Three | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Education Center Alternative | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hennepin Gateway to College | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Education Center Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School #531'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 (~33 students)
Frequently asked questions about School #531
How many students attend School #531?
School #531 has 33 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Brooklyn Park, MN. CCD year-over-year: 39 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School #531?
The student-teacher ratio at School #531 is 8.3:1, which is 47% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 47% 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 #531?
92.3% of students at School #531 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School #531?
The largest demographic group at School #531 is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Park, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School #531?
School #531 has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 #531 rank among schools in Brooklyn Park?
By Resource Investment Index, School #531 ranks #1 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 #531, 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.