Enrollment
258
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Ridge Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Ridge Secondary
South Ridge Secondary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Culver, Minnesota, enrolling 258 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.7% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 258 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 291 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #174.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
St. Louis County School District also operates South Ridge Elementary (303 students) and Cherry Elementary (297 students) alongside South Ridge 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 South Ridge Secondary compares
South Ridge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,445
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Louis County School District, which includes South Ridge Secondary.
$17,445
Per student
+14%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 58.7%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Ridge Secondary a good school?
South Ridge Secondary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 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.
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