Enrollment
43
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Lake Park, MN
Slp Schools Online Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Slp Schools Online Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273333003451
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slp Schools Online Secondary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Spring Lake Park · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Slp Schools Online Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slp Schools Online Secondary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Spring Lake Park, MN.
School address
District: Spring Lake Park Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273333003451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Slp Schools Online Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Slp Schools Online Secondary
Slp Schools Online Secondary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, enrolling 43 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 43 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 84 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #44.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Spring Lake Park Public Schools spends $12,167 per pupil, 20% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Spring Lake Park Public Schools also operates Spring Lake Park Senior High (1,909 students) and Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch (1,646 students) alongside Slp Schools Online Secondary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Slp Schools Online Secondary compares
Slp Schools Online Secondary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 26% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$12,167
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
African American 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Slp Schools Online Secondary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spring Lake Park Public Schools, which includes Slp Schools Online Secondary.
$12,167
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 61.2%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Slp Schools Online Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Terrace Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slp Schools Online Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~43 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Slp Schools Online Secondary
How many students attend Slp Schools Online Secondary?
Slp Schools Online Secondary has 43 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring Lake Park, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slp Schools Online Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Slp Schools Online Secondary is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Slp Schools Online Secondary?
54.0% of students at Slp Schools Online Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slp Schools Online Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Slp Schools Online Secondary is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Spring Lake Park, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slp Schools Online Secondary?
Slp Schools Online Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Slp Schools Online Secondary rank among schools in Spring Lake Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Slp Schools Online Secondary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Spring Lake Park, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring Lake Park on the city page.
Is Slp Schools Online Secondary a good school?
Slp Schools Online Secondary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Spring Lake Park Public Schools?
Besides Slp Schools Online Secondary, Spring Lake Park Public Schools also operates Spring Lake Park Senior High (1,909 students), Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch (1,646 students), and Centerview Elementary (685 students). See the Spring Lake Park Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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