- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plymouth, MN
Tier One
Federal NCES profile for Tier One, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270002505314
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tier One earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tier One has class sizes smaller than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tier One ranks #3 of 7 schools in Plymouth, MN.
School address
District: Intermediate School District 287 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002505314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Tier One shrank from 21 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.7 → 3.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 270002505314 · Plymouth, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
25 enr · 4.2:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Tier Two (274 students)
Tier One shrank from 21 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE lost 6.7 → 3.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Tier One in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tier Two
Tier Two
274 students
- Tier Three
Tier Three
226 students
- West Education 99
West Education Center Alternative
99 students
- Hennepin Gatew 73
Hennepin Gateway to College
73 students
- South Educatio 48
South Education Center Academy
48 students
- This school 25
Tier One
25 students
What this shows Tier One reports 25 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tier One compares
Tier One 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 | 4.2:1 | ▼ 73% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 22% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
4.2:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 4% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.0%
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
Counselors0.3 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 48.0%
Two or More 20.0%
African American 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Asian 8.0%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Tier One is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Tier One Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier Two | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tier Three | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Education Center Alternative | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hennepin Gateway to College | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Education Center Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tier One's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~25 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tier One
How many students attend Tier One?
Tier One has 25 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Plymouth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 21 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tier One?
The student-teacher ratio at Tier One is 4.2:1, which is 73% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 73% 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 Tier One?
33.3% of students at Tier One are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tier One?
The largest demographic group at Tier One is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tier One?
Tier One has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tier One rank among schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Tier One ranks #3 of 7 schools in Plymouth, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Intermediate School District 287?
Besides Tier One, Intermediate School District 287 also operates Tier Two (274 students), Tier Three (226 students), and West Education Center Alternative (99 students). See the Intermediate School District 287 district page for the complete list.