- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walker, MN
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec.
Federal NCES profile for Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270291001737
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec. earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Walker · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec. has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec. ranks #2 of 3 schools in Walker, MN.
School address
District: Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 270291001737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec. shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 270291001737 · Walker, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 12.7:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: W.H.a. Elementary (369 students)
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec. shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec. compares
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec. 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▲ 14% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 34% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.1%
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
$17,418
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 22.4%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec. is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. Dist reports $17,418 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W.H.a. Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec.'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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec.
How many students attend Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec.?
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec. has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walker, MN. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec.?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec. is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec.?
48.8% of students at Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec.?
The largest demographic group at Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec. is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Walker, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec.?
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec. has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec. rank among schools in Walker?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec. ranks #2 of 3 schools in Walker, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. Dist?
Besides Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec., Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. Dist also operates W.H.a. Elementary (369 students). See the Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. Dist district page for the complete list.