- Enrollment
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Apple Valley, MN
School of Environmental Studies
Federal NCES profile for School of Environmental Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273239002515
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School of Environmental Studies earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Apple Valley · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
School of Environmental Studies has class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School of Environmental Studies ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Apple Valley, MN.
School address
District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 273239002515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
School of Environmental Studies grew from 367 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 273239002515 · Apple Valley, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 17.6:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students)
School of Environmental Studies grew from 367 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
School of Environmental Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rosemount Seni
Rosemount Senior High
2,364 students
- Eastview Senio
Eastview Senior High
2,328 students
- Eagan Senior H
Eagan Senior High
2,274 students
- Apple Valley S
Apple Valley Senior High
1,999 students
- Scott Highland
Scott Highlands Middle
1,228 students
- This school 334
School of Environmental Studies
334 students
What this shows School of Environmental Studies reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How School of Environmental Studies compares
School of Environmental Studies 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 66% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 73% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 5.7%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, School of Environmental Studies is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan reports $15,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How School of Environmental Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastview Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagan Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott Highlands Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School of Environmental Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,328
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,274
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high 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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about School of Environmental Studies
How many students attend School of Environmental Studies?
School of Environmental Studies has 334 students enrolled. It is a high school in Apple Valley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School of Environmental Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at School of Environmental Studies is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School of Environmental Studies?
14.7% of students at School of Environmental Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School of Environmental Studies?
The largest demographic group at School of Environmental Studies is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Apple Valley, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School of Environmental Studies?
School of Environmental Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School of Environmental Studies rank among high schools in Apple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, School of Environmental Studies ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Apple Valley, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Apple Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan?
Besides School of Environmental Studies, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students), Eastview Senior High (2,328 students), and Eagan Senior High (2,274 students). See the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district page for the complete list.