- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plymouth, MN
School #540
Federal NCES profile for School #540, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 80/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270002505056
👥 S:T ratio 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School #540 earns 80/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 80
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 5
- students enrolled
School #540 has class sizes smaller than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School #540 ranks #1 of 7 schools in Plymouth, MN.
School address
District: Intermediate School District 287 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002505056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
School #540 grew from 2 students in 2022-23 to 3 in 2023-24 (+50.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.2 → 0.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1 students YoY 270002505056 · Plymouth, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
5 enr · 5:1 · RII 80
Nearest enrollment peer: Tier Two (274 students)
School #540 grew from 2 students in 2022-23 to 3 in 2023-24 (+50.0%). Teacher FTE lost 1.2 → 0.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
School #540 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 5
School #540
5 students
What this shows School #540 reports 5 students on the CCD universe file.
How School #540 compares
School #540 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 | 5:1 | ▼ 68% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 5 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
5
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 6% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 20.0%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, School #540 is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
How School #540 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier Two | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tier Three | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Education Center Alternative | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hennepin Gateway to College | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Education Center Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School #540'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 (~5 students)
Frequently asked questions about School #540
How many students attend School #540?
School #540 has 5 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Plymouth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 2 (2022-23) → 3 (2023-24), up 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School #540?
The student-teacher ratio at School #540 is 5:1, which is 68% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 68% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School #540?
The largest demographic group at School #540 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 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School #540?
School #540 has a Resource Investment Index of 80/100 (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 #540 rank among schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, School #540 ranks #1 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 #540, 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.