- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Culver, MN
South Ridge Secondary
Federal NCES profile for South Ridge Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270000804544
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Ridge Secondary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 258
- students enrolled
South Ridge Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Louis County School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270000804544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
South Ridge Secondary shrank from 279 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 270000804544 · Culver, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 14.3:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: South Ridge Elementary (303 students)
South Ridge Secondary shrank from 279 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
South Ridge Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Ridge El
South Ridge Elementary
303 students
- Cherry Element
Cherry Elementary
297 students
- Cherry Seconda
Cherry Secondary
273 students
- This school
South Ridge Secondary
258 students
- North Woods Se
North Woods Secondary
245 students
- North Woods El
North Woods Elementary
234 students
What this shows South Ridge Secondary reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Ridge Secondary compares
South Ridge Secondary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 10% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 50% | - | - |
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.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
29.1%
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
$18,872
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Two or More 14.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.0%
African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, South Ridge Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Louis County School District reports $18,872 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Ridge Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherry Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherry Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Woods Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Woods Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Ridge Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Ridge Secondary
How many students attend South Ridge Secondary?
South Ridge Secondary has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Culver, MN. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Ridge Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Ridge 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 South Ridge Secondary?
38.7% of students at South Ridge Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Ridge Secondary?
The largest demographic group at South Ridge Secondary is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Culver, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Ridge Secondary?
South Ridge Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in St. Louis County School District?
Besides South Ridge Secondary, St. Louis County School District also operates South Ridge Elementary (303 students), Cherry Elementary (297 students), and Cherry Secondary (273 students). See the St. Louis County School District district page for the complete list.