- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shakopee, MN
Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed
Federal NCES profile for Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270042005063
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Shakopee · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed has class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Shakopee, MN.
School address
District: Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270042005063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed grew from 47 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 7.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 270042005063 · Shakopee, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 7:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Swmetro Online Learning (115 students)
Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed grew from 47 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 7.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed 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
- This school
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 Shakopee Special Ed reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed compares
Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 56% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 15% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
7:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 10% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
African American 12.7%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Alc | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Lakeside Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed'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
- 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 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 (~63 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed
How many students attend Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed?
Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed has 63 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shakopee, MN. CCD year-over-year: 47 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed?
The student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed is 7:1, which is 56% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 55% 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 Shakopee Special Ed?
36.2% of students at Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed?
The largest demographic group at Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Shakopee, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed?
Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Shakopee Special Ed rank among high schools in Shakopee?
By Resource Investment Index, Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed ranks #2 of 4 high 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 high schools in Shakopee on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288?
Besides Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed, Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 also operates Swmetro Online Learning (115 students), Swmetro Level 4 Programs (71 students), and Swmetro Alc (52 students). See the Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 district page for the complete list.