- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 2.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chaska, MN
Swmetro Online Learning
Federal NCES profile for Swmetro Online Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270042004995
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swmetro Online Learning earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Chaska · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Swmetro Online Learning has class sizes smaller than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swmetro Online Learning ranks #3 of 5 schools in Chaska, MN.
School address
District: Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270042004995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Swmetro Online Learning grew from 39 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (+89.7%).
Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 270042004995 · Chaska, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
115 enr · 9.6:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Swmetro Level 4 Programs (71 students)
Swmetro Online Learning grew from 39 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (+89.7%). Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Swmetro Online Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Swmetro Lakesi 23
Swmetro Lakeside Academy
23 students
What this shows Swmetro Online Learning reports 115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swmetro Online Learning compares
Swmetro Online Learning is a growing 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 58% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 17% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.9%
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.
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 67.8%
African American 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Swmetro Online Learning is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Swmetro Online Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swmetro Level 4 Programs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Alc | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Lakeside Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swmetro Online Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~115 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swmetro Online Learning
How many students attend Swmetro Online Learning?
Swmetro Online Learning has 115 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chaska, MN. CCD year-over-year: 39 (2022-23) → 74 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Online Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Online Learning is 9.6:1, which is 39% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 39% 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 Online Learning?
17.9% of students at Swmetro Online Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swmetro Online Learning?
The largest demographic group at Swmetro Online Learning is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Chaska, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swmetro Online Learning?
Swmetro Online Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Swmetro Online Learning rank among schools in Chaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Swmetro Online Learning ranks #3 of 5 schools in Chaska, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chaska on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288?
Besides Swmetro Online Learning, Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 also operates Swmetro Level 4 Programs (71 students), Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed (63 students), and Swmetro Alc (52 students). See the Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 district page for the complete list.