- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Staples, MN
Staples-Motley Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Staples-Motley Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273390001644
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Staples-Motley Senior High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Staples · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Staples-Motley Senior High has class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Staples-Motley Senior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Staples, MN.
School address
District: Staples-Motley School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273390001644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Staples-Motley Senior High shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 273390001644 · Staples, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 17.2:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Staples-Motley Elementary (308 students)
Staples-Motley Senior High shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Staples-Motley Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Staples-Motley Senior High
309 students
- Staples-Motley
Staples-Motley Elementary
308 students
- Motley-Staples
Motley-Staples Middle School
284 students
What this shows Staples-Motley Senior High reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Staples-Motley Senior High compares
Staples-Motley Senior High 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.0%
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
$13,990
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Staples-Motley Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Staples-Motley School District reports $13,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Staples-Motley Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples-Motley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Motley-Staples Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Staples-Motley Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Staples-Motley Senior High
How many students attend Staples-Motley Senior High?
Staples-Motley Senior High has 309 students enrolled. It is a high school in Staples, MN. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Staples-Motley Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Staples-Motley Senior High is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Staples-Motley Senior High?
26.3% of students at Staples-Motley Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Staples-Motley Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Staples-Motley Senior High is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Staples, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Staples-Motley Senior High?
Staples-Motley Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Staples-Motley Senior High rank among public schools in Staples?
By Resource Investment Index, Staples-Motley Senior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Staples, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Staples-Motley School District?
Besides Staples-Motley Senior High, Staples-Motley School District also operates Staples-Motley Elementary (308 students) and Motley-Staples Middle School (284 students). See the Staples-Motley School District district page for the complete list.