Enrollment
15
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edina, MN
School #532
Federal NCES profile for School #532, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270002504467
👥 S:T ratio 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School #532 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Edina · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
School #532 has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School #532 ranks #2 of 3 schools in Edina, MN.
School address
District: Intermediate School District 287 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002504467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School #532 compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at School #532
School #532 is a small combined-grade school in Edina, Minnesota, enrolling 15 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Minnesota schools, with 15 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 22 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #17, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Intermediate School District 287 also operates Tier Two (274 students) and Tier Three (226 students) alongside School #532.
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 #532 compares
School #532 on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 51% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, School #532 is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
How School #532 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hennepin Gateway to College | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Education Center Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School #532'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 (~15 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about School #532
How many students attend School #532?
School #532 has 15 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Edina, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School #532?
The student-teacher ratio at School #532 is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 #532?
20.8% of students at School #532 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School #532?
The largest demographic group at School #532 is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Edina, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School #532?
School #532 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 #532 rank among schools in Edina?
By Resource Investment Index, School #532 ranks #2 of 3 schools in Edina, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Edina on the city page.
Is School #532 a good school?
School #532 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 #532, 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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