- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ulen, MN
Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274081001705
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 158
- students enrolled
Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary has class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ulen-Hitterdal Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 274081001705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary grew from 126 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (+15.1%).
Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 274081001705 · Ulen, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 17.6:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ulen-Hitterdal Elementary (144 students)
Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary grew from 126 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (+15.1%). Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary compares
Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 33% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 73% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,678
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.7%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Ulen-Hitterdal Public School Dist reports $16,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulen-Hitterdal Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary
How many students attend Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary?
Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary has 158 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ulen, MN. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary?
28.6% of students at Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Ulen, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary?
Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
What other schools are in Ulen-Hitterdal Public School Dist?
Besides Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary, Ulen-Hitterdal Public School Dist also operates Ulen-Hitterdal Elementary (144 students). See the Ulen-Hitterdal Public School Dist district page for the complete list.