- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plymouth, MN
School #535
Federal NCES profile for School #535, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270002504471
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School #535 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
School #535 has class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School #535 ranks #4 of 7 schools in Plymouth, MN.
School address
District: Intermediate School District 287 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002504471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
School #535 shrank from 11 students in 2022-23 to 10 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-1 students YoY 270002504471 · Plymouth, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
10 enr · 10:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Tier Two (274 students)
School #535 shrank from 11 students in 2022-23 to 10 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
School #535 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 10
School #535
10 students
What this shows School #535 reports 10 students on the CCD universe file.
How School #535 compares
School #535 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 37% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 70% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 10 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
10
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 18% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 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 60.0%
African American 30.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, School #535 is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How School #535 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier Two | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tier Three | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Education Center Alternative | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hennepin Gateway to College | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Education Center Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School #535'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 (~10 students)
Frequently asked questions about School #535
How many students attend School #535?
School #535 has 10 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Plymouth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 10 (2023-24), down 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School #535?
The student-teacher ratio at School #535 is 10:1, which is 37% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 36% 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 #535?
72.7% of students at School #535 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School #535?
The largest demographic group at School #535 is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School #535?
School #535 has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School #535 rank among schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, School #535 ranks #4 of 7 schools in Plymouth, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Intermediate School District 287?
Besides School #535, 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.