- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+364 students YoY
Virginia Secondary grew from 750 students in 2022-23 to 1,114 in 2023-24 (+48.5%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 58.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+364 students YoY 270046605301 · Virginia, MN Other · MID · TRAD
1,048 enr · 26.9:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurentian Elementary (488 students)
Virginia Secondary grew from 750 students in 2022-23 to 1,114 in 2023-24 (+48.5%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 58.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Virginia Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Virginia Secondary
1,048 students
- Laurentian Ele
Laurentian Elementary
488 students
- North Star Ele 389
North Star Elementary
389 students
- Eveleth-Gilber 386
Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary
386 students
- Parkview Eleme 336
Parkview Elementary
336 students
What this shows Virginia Secondary reports 1,048 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virginia Secondary compares
Virginia 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,000
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
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.
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
District finance for Rock Ridge Public Schools reports $16,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,048 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 750 (2022-23) → 1,114 (2023-24), up 364.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.