- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hastings, MN
Staars
Federal NCES profile for Staars, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271353004830
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Staars earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Hastings · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 8
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Staars ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Hastings, MN.
School address
District: Hastings Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271353004830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Staars held near 5 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 0.8 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 271353004830 · Hastings, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
8 enr · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Hastings High School (1,301 students)
Staars held near 5 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 0.8 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Staars in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hastings High
Hastings High School
1,301 students
- Hastings Middl
Hastings Middle School
1,183 students
- Christa Mcauli 470
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
470 students
- Kennedy Elemen 461
Kennedy Elementary
461 students
- Pinecrest Elem 436
Pinecrest Elementary
436 students
- This school 8
Staars
8 students
What this shows Staars reports 8 students on the CCD universe file.
How Staars compares
Staars 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 8 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
50.0%
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
$14,745
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
African American 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Staars is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hastings Public School District reports $14,745 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Staars Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Hastings Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Christa Mcauliffe Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Kennedy Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Pinecrest Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Staars's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Staars
How many students attend Staars?
Staars has 8 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hastings, MN. CCD year-over-year: 5 (2022-23) → 5 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Staars?
The largest demographic group at Staars is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Hastings, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Staars?
Staars has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 Staars rank among high schools in Hastings?
By Resource Investment Index, Staars ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Hastings, 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 Hastings on the city page.
What other schools are in Hastings Public School District?
Besides Staars, Hastings Public School District also operates Hastings High School (1,301 students), Hastings Middle School (1,183 students), and Christa Mcauliffe Elementary (470 students). See the Hastings Public School District district page for the complete list.