Enrollment
1,048
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Virginia, MN
Virginia Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Virginia Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270046605301
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia Secondary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Virginia · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Virginia Secondary has class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Secondary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Virginia, MN.
School address
District: Rock Ridge Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270046605301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virginia Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Virginia Secondary
Virginia Secondary is a large combined-grade school in Virginia, Minnesota, enrolling 1,048 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.9:1 is larger than about 93% of Minnesota schools and 70% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,048 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 199 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #174, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rock Ridge Public Schools also operates Laurentian Elementary (488 students) and North Star Elementary (389 students) alongside Virginia Secondary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Virginia Secondary compares
Virginia Secondary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.9:1 | ▲ 70% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 38% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,048 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,048
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 93% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$14,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Virginia Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rock Ridge Public Schools, which includes Virginia Secondary.
$14,894
Per student
-2%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 59.8%
Federal 10.8%
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.
How Virginia Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurentian Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Star Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,048 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Virginia Secondary
How many students attend Virginia Secondary?
Virginia Secondary has 1,048 students enrolled. It is a public school in Virginia, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Secondary is 26.9:1, which is 70% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virginia Secondary?
26.7% of students at Virginia Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Virginia Secondary is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Virginia, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia Secondary?
Virginia Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Virginia Secondary rank among schools in Virginia?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Secondary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Virginia, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Virginia on the city page.
Is Virginia Secondary a good school?
Virginia Secondary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rock Ridge Public Schools?
Besides Virginia Secondary, Rock Ridge Public Schools also operates Laurentian Elementary (488 students), North Star Elementary (389 students), and Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary (386 students). See the Rock Ridge Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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