Enrollment
309
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273390001644
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Staples · Resource Index
- 22
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Staples-Motley Senior High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Staples-Motley Senior High
Staples-Motley Senior High is a mid-sized high school in Staples, Minnesota, enrolling 309 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 309 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 341 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #307, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Staples-Motley School District also operates Staples-Motley Elementary (308 students) and Motley-Staples Middle School (284 students) alongside Staples-Motley Senior High.
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 Staples-Motley Senior High compares
Staples-Motley Senior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,013
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Staples-Motley School District, which includes Staples-Motley Senior High.
$14,013
Per student
-8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 65.8%
Federal 12.7%
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 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
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high 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 (~309 students)
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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.
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 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Staples on the city page.
Is Staples-Motley Senior High a good school?
Staples-Motley Senior High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. 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 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.
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