- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pipestone, MN
Swwc Alc - Pipestone
Federal NCES profile for Swwc Alc - Pipestone, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270008605324
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swwc Alc - Pipestone earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Pipestone · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Swwc Alc - Pipestone has class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swwc Alc - Pipestone ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pipestone, MN.
School address
District: Region 6 and 8-Sw/Wc Service Coop · Minnesota
NCES ID 270008605324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Swwc Alc - Pipestone grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (+23.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.5 → 1.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 270008605324 · Pipestone, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 19.5:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Swwc Elc - Windom (42 students)
Swwc Alc - Pipestone grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (+23.5%). Teacher FTE lost 2.5 → 1.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Swwc Alc - Pipestone in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swwc Elc - Win
Swwc Elc - Windom
42 students
- Swwc Alc - Win
Swwc Alc - Windom
41 students
- This school
Swwc Alc - Pipestone
39 students
- Swwc Elc - Cos
Swwc Elc - Cosmos
39 students
- Swwc Elc - Wil
Swwc Elc - Willmar
36 students
- Swwc Elc - Mon
Swwc Elc - Montevideo
30 students
What this shows Swwc Alc - Pipestone reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swwc Alc - Pipestone compares
Swwc Alc - Pipestone 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 31% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 82% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.3%
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 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
African American 10.3%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Swwc Alc - Pipestone is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Swwc Alc - Pipestone Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swwc Elc - Windom | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swwc Alc - Windom | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swwc Elc - Cosmos | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swwc Elc - Willmar | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swwc Elc - Montevideo | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swwc Alc - Pipestone's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 41:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 5.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 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 (~39 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Swwc Alc - Pipestone
How many students attend Swwc Alc - Pipestone?
Swwc Alc - Pipestone has 39 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pipestone, MN. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 42 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swwc Alc - Pipestone?
The student-teacher ratio at Swwc Alc - Pipestone is 19.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swwc Alc - Pipestone?
55.9% of students at Swwc Alc - Pipestone are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swwc Alc - Pipestone?
The largest demographic group at Swwc Alc - Pipestone is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Pipestone, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swwc Alc - Pipestone?
Swwc Alc - Pipestone has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Swwc Alc - Pipestone rank among public schools in Pipestone?
By Resource Investment Index, Swwc Alc - Pipestone ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pipestone, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pipestone on the city page.
What other schools are in Region 6 and 8-Sw/Wc Service Coop?
Besides Swwc Alc - Pipestone, Region 6 and 8-Sw/Wc Service Coop also operates Swwc Elc - Windom (42 students), Swwc Alc - Windom (41 students), and Swwc Elc - Cosmos (39 students). See the Region 6 and 8-Sw/Wc Service Coop district page for the complete list.