- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waseca, MN
Waseca Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Waseca Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274188001746
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waseca Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Waseca · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Waseca Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waseca Intermediate School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Waseca, MN.
School address
District: Waseca Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274188001746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Waseca Intermediate School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 274188001746 · Waseca, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 11.5:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Waseca Senior High (555 students)
Waseca Intermediate School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Waseca Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waseca Senior
Waseca Senior High
555 students
- Hartley Elemen
Hartley Elementary
429 students
- This school
Waseca Intermediate School
380 students
- Waseca Junior
Waseca Junior High
280 students
- Waseca Area Le 65
Waseca Area Learning Center
65 students
- Waseca Early C 38
Waseca Early Childhood
38 students
What this shows Waseca Intermediate School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waseca Intermediate School compares
Waseca Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 15% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 26% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,362
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Waseca Intermediate School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Waseca Public School District reports $14,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waseca Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waseca Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waseca Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waseca Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waseca Early Childhood | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waseca Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 38:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Waseca Intermediate School
How many students attend Waseca Intermediate School?
Waseca Intermediate School has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waseca, MN. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waseca Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waseca Intermediate School is 11.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% 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 Waseca Intermediate School?
36.2% of students at Waseca Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waseca Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Waseca Intermediate School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Waseca, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waseca Intermediate School?
Waseca Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Waseca Intermediate School rank among public schools in Waseca?
By Resource Investment Index, Waseca Intermediate School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Waseca, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waseca on the city page.
What other schools are in Waseca Public School District?
Besides Waseca Intermediate School, Waseca Public School District also operates Waseca Senior High (555 students), Hartley Elementary (429 students), and Waseca Junior High (280 students). See the Waseca Public School District district page for the complete list.