- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jordan, MN
Swmetro Jaf
Federal NCES profile for Swmetro Jaf, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270042005050
👥 S:T ratio 92
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swmetro Jaf earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Jordan · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Swmetro Jaf has class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swmetro Jaf ranks #1 of 4 schools in Jordan, MN.
School address
District: Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270042005050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Swmetro Jaf shrank from 9 students in 2022-23 to 7 in 2023-24 (-22.2%).
Teacher FTE held 1.7 → 1.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 270042005050 · Jordan, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
2 enr · 2:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Swmetro Online Learning (115 students)
Swmetro Jaf shrank from 9 students in 2022-23 to 7 in 2023-24 (-22.2%). Teacher FTE held 1.7 → 1.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Swmetro Jaf in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swmetro Online
Swmetro Online Learning
115 students
- Swmetro Level
Swmetro Level 4 Programs
71 students
- Swmetro Shakop
Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed
63 students
- Swmetro Alc
Swmetro Alc
52 students
- Swmetro Buffal 26
Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions
26 students
- This school 2
Swmetro Jaf
2 students
What this shows Swmetro Jaf reports 2 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swmetro Jaf compares
Swmetro Jaf 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 | 2:1 | ▼ 87% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 56% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2
Bigger than 0% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
2:1
students per teacher
- 87% below state mean
Top 1% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 50.0%
Largest group: African American at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Swmetro Jaf is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Swmetro Jaf Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swmetro Online Learning | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Level 4 Programs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Alc | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swmetro Jaf's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 2.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 2.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other 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 (~2 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swmetro Jaf
How many students attend Swmetro Jaf?
Swmetro Jaf has 2 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Jordan, MN. CCD year-over-year: 9 (2022-23) → 7 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Jaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Jaf is 2:1, which is 87% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 87% 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 Swmetro Jaf?
66.7% of students at Swmetro Jaf are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swmetro Jaf?
The largest demographic group at Swmetro Jaf is African American at 50.0% of enrollment, in Jordan, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swmetro Jaf?
Swmetro Jaf has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Swmetro Jaf rank among schools in Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Swmetro Jaf ranks #1 of 4 schools in Jordan, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jordan on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288?
Besides Swmetro Jaf, Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 also operates Swmetro Online Learning (115 students), Swmetro Level 4 Programs (71 students), and Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed (63 students). See the Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 district page for the complete list.