- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Howard Lake, MN
Step Td Program
Federal NCES profile for Step Td Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270004504318
👥 S:T ratio 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Step Td Program earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Howard Lake · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Step Td Program has class sizes smaller than 85% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Step Td Program ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Howard Lake, MN.
School address
District: Meeker and Wright Special Education · Minnesota
NCES ID 270004504318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Step Td Program shrank from 16 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE held 2.7 → 2.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 270004504318 · Howard Lake, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
18 enr · 9:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed (68 students)
Step Td Program shrank from 16 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE held 2.7 → 2.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Step Td Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meeker-Wright
Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed
68 students
- Village Ranch
Village Ranch Alternative Program
33 students
- Cornerstones P 23
Cornerstones Program
23 students
- This school 18
Step Td Program
18 students
- Wings Alternat 16
Wings Alternative Program
16 students
- Journeys Alter 9
Journeys Alternative Program
9 students
What this shows Step Td Program reports 18 students on the CCD universe file.
How Step Td Program compares
Step Td Program 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 43% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 32% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 15% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.8%
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.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 5.6%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Step Td Program is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
How Step Td Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Village Ranch Alternative Program | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cornerstones Program | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wings Alternative Program | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Journeys Alternative Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Step Td Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 4.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~18 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Step Td Program
How many students attend Step Td Program?
Step Td Program has 18 students enrolled. It is a high school in Howard Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 16 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Step Td Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Step Td Program is 9:1, which is 43% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 43% 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 Step Td Program?
56.3% of students at Step Td Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Step Td Program?
The largest demographic group at Step Td Program is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Howard Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Step Td Program?
Step Td Program has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Step Td Program rank among high schools in Howard Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Step Td Program ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Howard Lake, 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 Howard Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Meeker and Wright Special Education?
Besides Step Td Program, Meeker and Wright Special Education also operates Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed (68 students), Village Ranch Alternative Program (33 students), and Cornerstones Program (23 students). See the Meeker and Wright Special Education district page for the complete list.