- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plymouth, MN
Tier Three
Federal NCES profile for Tier Three, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270002505316
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tier Three earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3.4:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tier Three has class sizes smaller than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tier Three ranks #5 of 7 schools in Plymouth, MN.
School address
District: Intermediate School District 287 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002505316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Tier Three grew from 179 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 66.4 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 270002505316 · Plymouth, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
226 enr · 3.4:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tier Two (274 students)
Tier Three grew from 179 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 66.4 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Tier Three in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tier Two
Tier Two
274 students
- This school
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
- North Educatio 37
North Education Center Academy
37 students
What this shows Tier Three reports 226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tier Three compares
Tier Three 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 | 3.4:1 | ▼ 78% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
3.4:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 2% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.2%
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.2%
White 25.7%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Tier Three is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Tier Three Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier Two | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Education Center Alternative | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hennepin Gateway to College | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Education Center Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Education Center Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tier Three's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~226 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tier Three
How many students attend Tier Three?
Tier Three has 226 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Plymouth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tier Three?
The student-teacher ratio at Tier Three is 3.4:1, which is 78% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 78% 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 Three?
58.1% of students at Tier Three are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tier Three?
The largest demographic group at Tier Three is African American at 48.2% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tier Three?
Tier Three has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Three rank among schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Tier Three ranks #5 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 Three, Intermediate School District 287 also operates Tier Two (274 students), West Education Center Alternative (99 students), and Hennepin Gateway to College (73 students). See the Intermediate School District 287 district page for the complete list.