- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vadnais Heights, MN
Wels North
Federal NCES profile for Wels North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270226402483
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wels North earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Vadnais Heights · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wels North has class sizes smaller than 93% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wels North ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vadnais Heights, MN.
School address
District: Northeast Metro 916 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270226402483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Wels North grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 4.5 → 4.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 270226402483 · Vadnais Heights, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 5.8:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Metro Heights Academy (198 students)
Wels North grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE held 4.5 → 4.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Wels North in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Metro Heights
Metro Heights Academy
198 students
- East View Acad
East View Academy
122 students
- Quora Secondar
Quora Secondary School
115 students
- Karner Blue Ed
Karner Blue Education Center
101 students
- Pankalo Educat
Pankalo Education Center
88 students
- This school 23
Wels North
23 students
What this shows Wels North reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wels North compares
Wels North 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 | 5.8:1 | ▼ 63% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 47% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.8:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
5.8:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 7% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Asian 13.0%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Wels North is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Wels North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Heights Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East View Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quora Secondary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Karner Blue Education Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pankalo Education Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wels North's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 2.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 3.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high 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 (~23 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wels North
How many students attend Wels North?
Wels North has 23 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vadnais Heights, MN. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 29 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wels North?
The student-teacher ratio at Wels North is 5.8:1, which is 63% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 63% 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 Wels North?
63.0% of students at Wels North are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wels North?
The largest demographic group at Wels North is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Vadnais Heights, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wels North?
Wels North has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Wels North rank among public schools in Vadnais Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Wels North ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vadnais Heights, 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 Northeast Metro 916?
Besides Wels North, Northeast Metro 916 also operates Metro Heights Academy (198 students), East View Academy (122 students), and Quora Secondary School (115 students). See the Northeast Metro 916 district page for the complete list.