Enrollment
50
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270037204555 Charter school
Vermilion Country School — Tower, MN
Federal NCES profile for Vermilion Country School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 10/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Vermilion Country School · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
46:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+189% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vermilion Country School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Vermilion Country School reports 50 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 46:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 189% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 189% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 56.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 32% above the Minnesota average and 9% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Vermilion Country School spends $36,222 per pupil district-wide, above the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.9% from local sources (property taxes), 79.9% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Vermilion Country School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 46:1 | ▲ 189% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 32% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 20% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 32% 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
46:1
students per teacher
— 189% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
48.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$36,222
per pupil, district-wide
— above Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 50 Top 20% in Minnesota — larger than 80% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 46:1 +189% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 56.5% +32% vs state
NCES ID 270037204555
Student demographics
White 62.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 4.0%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vermilion Country School, which includes Vermilion Country School.
$36,222
Per student
+72%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+86%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.9%
State 79.9%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Vermilion Country School
How many students attend Vermilion Country School?
Vermilion Country School has 50 students enrolled. It is a other school in TOWER, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vermilion Country School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vermilion Country School is 46:1, which is 189% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 189% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vermilion Country School?
56.5% of students at Vermilion Country School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vermilion Country School?
The largest demographic group at Vermilion Country School is White at 62.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in TOWER, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vermilion Country School?
Vermilion Country School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.