- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plymouth, MN
Tier Two
Federal NCES profile for Tier Two, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270002505315
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tier Two earns 42/100 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.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tier Two has class sizes smaller than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tier Two ranks #6 of 7 schools in Plymouth, MN.
School address
District: Intermediate School District 287 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002505315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Tier Two grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.3 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 270002505315 · Plymouth, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 4.3:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tier Three (226 students)
Tier Two grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 63.3 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Tier Two in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- North Educatio 37
North Education Center Academy
37 students
What this shows Tier Two reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tier Two compares
Tier Two 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 | 4.3:1 | ▼ 73% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 61% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.3:1
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
76.6%
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.0%
White 33.9%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Tier Two is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Tier Two Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier Three | Similar size | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tier Two'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 (~274 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tier Two
How many students attend Tier Two?
Tier Two has 274 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Plymouth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tier Two?
The student-teacher ratio at Tier Two is 4.3:1, 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 Two?
69.1% of students at Tier Two are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tier Two?
The largest demographic group at Tier Two is African American at 42.0% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tier Two?
Tier Two has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Two rank among schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Tier Two ranks #6 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 Two, Intermediate School District 287 also operates Tier Three (226 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.