- Enrollment
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Louis Park, MN
Transition Plus
Federal NCES profile for Transition Plus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271426003606
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Transition Plus earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Saint Louis Park · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Transition Plus has class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Transition Plus ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Saint Louis Park, MN.
School address
District: Hopkins Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271426003606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Transition Plus shrank from 37 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE added 2.6 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 271426003606 · Saint Louis Park, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
38 enr · 19:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopkins Senior High (2,003 students)
Transition Plus shrank from 37 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE added 2.6 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Transition Plus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hopkins Senior
Hopkins Senior High
2,003 students
- Hopkins North
Hopkins North Junior High
866 students
- Meadowbrook El 792
Meadowbrook Elementary
792 students
- Hopkins West J 574
Hopkins West Junior High
574 students
- L.H. Tanglen E 521
L.H. Tanglen Elementary
521 students
- This school 38
Transition Plus
38 students
What this shows Transition Plus reports 38 students on the CCD universe file.
How Transition Plus compares
Transition Plus 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 5% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 80% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$16,913
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 50.0%
African American 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Transition Plus is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hopkins Public School District reports $16,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Transition Plus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkins North Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopkins West Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L.H. Tanglen Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Transition Plus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~38 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Transition Plus
How many students attend Transition Plus?
Transition Plus has 38 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Louis Park, MN. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Transition Plus?
The student-teacher ratio at Transition Plus is 19:1, which is 20% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Transition Plus?
40.5% of students at Transition Plus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Transition Plus?
The largest demographic group at Transition Plus is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Saint Louis Park, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Transition Plus?
Transition Plus has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Transition Plus rank among public schools in Saint Louis Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Transition Plus ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Saint Louis Park, 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 Saint Louis Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Hopkins Public School District?
Besides Transition Plus, Hopkins Public School District also operates Hopkins Senior High (2,003 students), Hopkins North Junior High (866 students), and Meadowbrook Elementary (792 students). See the Hopkins Public School District district page for the complete list.