Enrollment
5
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270002505056
School #540 — Plymouth, MN
Federal NCES profile for School #540, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 92/100.
👥 Class size 92
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Intermediate School District 287 · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School #540 compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
School #540 reports 5 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 87% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 87% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 92/100 (A+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How School #540 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2:1 | ▼ 87% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 5 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
2:1
students per teacher
— 87% below state mean
Top 1% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 5 Top 3% in Minnesota — larger than 97% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 2:1 -87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 270002505056
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 20.0%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
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- Students per teacher
- 3.9:1
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- Students per teacher
- 2.7:1
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- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about School #540
How many students attend School #540?
School #540 has 5 students enrolled. It is a other school in PLYMOUTH, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School #540?
The student-teacher ratio at School #540 is 2:1, which is 87% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 87% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a student body in PLYMOUTH, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School #540?
School #540 has a Resource Investment Index of 92/100 (A+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.