- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Willow River, MN
Willow River Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Willow River Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274275001812
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow River Secondary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 205
- students enrolled
Willow River Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Willow River Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274275001812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Willow River Secondary held near 191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.4 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 274275001812 · Willow River, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 14.6:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Willow River Elementary (231 students)
Willow River Secondary held near 191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.4 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Willow River Secondary compares
Willow River 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 23% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$14,797
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 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Willow River Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Willow River Public School District reports $14,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow River Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow River Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow River Secondary'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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow River Secondary
How many students attend Willow River Secondary?
Willow River Secondary has 205 students enrolled. It is a public school in Willow River, MN. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow River Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow River Secondary is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Willow River Secondary?
32.8% of students at Willow River Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow River Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Willow River Secondary is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Willow River, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow River Secondary?
Willow River Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
What other schools are in Willow River Public School District?
Besides Willow River Secondary, Willow River Public School District also operates Willow River Elementary (231 students). See the Willow River Public School District district page for the complete list.