- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richfield, MN
Secondary Special Education
Federal NCES profile for Secondary Special Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273175002652
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Secondary Special Education earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Richfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Secondary Special Education has class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Secondary Special Education ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Richfield, MN.
School address
District: Richfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273175002652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Secondary Special Education shrank from 25 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (-24.0%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 273175002652 · Richfield, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 12:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Richfield Senior High (1,183 students)
Secondary Special Education shrank from 25 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (-24.0%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Secondary Special Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richfield Seni
Richfield Senior High
1,183 students
- Richfield Midd
Richfield Middle
808 students
- Richfield Stem
Richfield Stem School
604 students
- Richfield Dual
Richfield Dual Language School
529 students
- Sheridan Hills 406
Sheridan Hills Elementary
406 students
- This school 24
Secondary Special Education
24 students
What this shows Secondary Special Education reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Secondary Special Education compares
Secondary Special Education 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 78% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 29% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,931
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
White 29.2%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 8.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Secondary Special Education is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Richfield Public School District reports $17,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Secondary Special Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richfield Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richfield Stem School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richfield Dual Language School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Hills Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Secondary Special Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~24 students)
Frequently asked questions about Secondary Special Education
How many students attend Secondary Special Education?
Secondary Special Education has 24 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 25 (2022-23) → 19 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Secondary Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Secondary Special Education is 12:1, which is 24% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% 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 Secondary Special Education?
76.0% of students at Secondary Special Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Secondary Special Education?
The largest demographic group at Secondary Special Education is Hispanic or Latino at 33.3% of enrollment, in Richfield, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Secondary Special Education?
Secondary Special Education has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Secondary Special Education rank among high schools in Richfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Secondary Special Education ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Richfield, 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 Richfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Richfield Public School District?
Besides Secondary Special Education, Richfield Public School District also operates Richfield Senior High (1,183 students), Richfield Middle (808 students), and Richfield Stem School (604 students). See the Richfield Public School District district page for the complete list.