- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Francis, MN
Transition 15
Federal NCES profile for Transition 15, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273354000014
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Transition 15 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Saint Francis · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Transition 15 has class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Transition 15 ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Saint Francis, MN.
School address
District: St. Francis Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273354000014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Transition 15 shrank from 23 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 273354000014 · Saint Francis, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
21 enr · 7:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Francis High (1,139 students)
Transition 15 shrank from 23 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Transition 15 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Francis Hi
St. Francis High
1,139 students
- St. Francis Mi
St. Francis Middle
890 students
- Cedar Creek El
Cedar Creek Elementary School
680 students
- St. Francis El
St. Francis Elementary
621 students
- East Bethel El
East Bethel Elementary School
460 students
- This school 21
Transition 15
21 students
What this shows Transition 15 reports 21 students on the CCD universe file.
How Transition 15 compares
Transition 15 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 56% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 89% | - | - |
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.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
47.6%
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.
Funding equity
$12,644
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Asian 4.8%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Transition 15 is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for St. Francis Area Schools reports $12,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Transition 15 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Francis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Francis Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bethel Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Transition 15's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- 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 (~21 students)
Frequently asked questions about Transition 15
How many students attend Transition 15?
Transition 15 has 21 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Francis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 23 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Transition 15?
The student-teacher ratio at Transition 15 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 Transition 15?
26.1% of students at Transition 15 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Transition 15?
The largest demographic group at Transition 15 is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Saint Francis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Transition 15?
Transition 15 has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Transition 15 rank among high schools in Saint Francis?
By Resource Investment Index, Transition 15 ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Saint Francis, 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 Saint Francis on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Francis Area Schools?
Besides Transition 15, St. Francis Area Schools also operates St. Francis High (1,139 students), St. Francis Middle (890 students), and Cedar Creek Elementary School (680 students). See the St. Francis Area Schools district page for the complete list.