- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 32.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elk River, MN
Spectrum High School
Federal NCES profile for Spectrum High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270027603615Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spectrum High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Elk River · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Spectrum High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spectrum High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Elk River, MN.
School address
District: Spectrum High School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270027603615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Spectrum High School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 270027603615 · Elk River, MN High · MID · CHARTER
502 enr · 27.9:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 (291 students)
Spectrum High School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Spectrum High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Spectrum High School
502 students
- Spectrum Middl
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
291 students
- Spectrum Middl 147
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
147 students
What this shows Spectrum High School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spectrum High School compares
Spectrum High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.9:1 | ▲ 77% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 73% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
27.9:1
students per teacher
- 77% above state mean
Top 94% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,285
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Spectrum High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Spectrum High School reports $10,285 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spectrum High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spectrum High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spectrum High School
How many students attend Spectrum High School?
Spectrum High School has 502 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elk River, MN. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spectrum High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spectrum High School is 27.9:1, which is 77% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spectrum High School?
11.7% of students at Spectrum High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spectrum High School?
The largest demographic group at Spectrum High School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Elk River, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spectrum High School?
Spectrum High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
How does Spectrum High School rank among high schools in Elk River?
By Resource Investment Index, Spectrum High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Elk River, 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 Elk River on the city page.
What other schools are in Spectrum High School?
Besides Spectrum High School, Spectrum High School also operates Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 (291 students) and Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 (147 students). See the Spectrum High School district page for the complete list.