- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waubun, MN
Waubun Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Waubun Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274212001756
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waubun Secondary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Waubun · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Waubun Secondary has class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waubun Secondary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waubun, MN.
School address
District: Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 274212001756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Waubun Secondary held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 274212001756 · Waubun, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 17.7:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Ogema Elementary (251 students)
Waubun Secondary held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Waubun Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waubun Secondary
283 students
- Ogema Elementa
Ogema Elementary
251 students
- Waubun Element
Waubun Elementary
162 students
- Waubun Alc 31
Waubun Alc
31 students
What this shows Waubun Secondary reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waubun Secondary compares
Waubun Secondary 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 32% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$16,891
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 74.6%
White 16.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Waubun Secondary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools reports $16,891 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waubun Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogema Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waubun Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waubun Alc | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Waubun Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waubun Secondary
How many students attend Waubun Secondary?
Waubun Secondary has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waubun, MN. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waubun Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waubun Secondary is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waubun Secondary?
56.4% of students at Waubun Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waubun Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Waubun Secondary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 74.6% of enrollment, in Waubun, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waubun Secondary?
Waubun Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Waubun Secondary rank among public schools in Waubun?
By Resource Investment Index, Waubun Secondary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waubun, 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 Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools?
Besides Waubun Secondary, Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools also operates Ogema Elementary (251 students), Waubun Elementary (162 students), and Waubun Alc (31 students). See the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools district page for the complete list.