- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shakopee, MN
Swmetro Reflections
Federal NCES profile for Swmetro Reflections, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270042004999
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swmetro Reflections earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Shakopee · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Swmetro Reflections has class sizes smaller than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swmetro Reflections ranks #3 of 5 schools in Shakopee, MN.
School address
District: Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270042004999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Swmetro Reflections shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.7 → 3.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 270042004999 · Shakopee, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 5:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Swmetro Online Learning (115 students)
Swmetro Reflections shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 3.7 → 3.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Swmetro Reflections 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 15
Swmetro Reflections
15 students
What this shows Swmetro Reflections reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swmetro Reflections compares
Swmetro Reflections 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 | 5:1 | ▼ 68% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 26% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
5:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 6% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 94% 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 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 6.7%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Swmetro Reflections is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Swmetro Reflections 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Alc | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swmetro Reflections'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 (~15 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swmetro Reflections
How many students attend Swmetro Reflections?
Swmetro Reflections has 15 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Shakopee, MN. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Reflections?
The student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Reflections is 5:1, which is 68% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 68% 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 Reflections?
31.8% of students at Swmetro Reflections are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swmetro Reflections?
The largest demographic group at Swmetro Reflections is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Shakopee, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swmetro Reflections?
Swmetro Reflections has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Reflections rank among schools in Shakopee?
By Resource Investment Index, Swmetro Reflections ranks #3 of 5 schools in Shakopee, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shakopee on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288?
Besides Swmetro Reflections, 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.