- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Ulm, MN
W.O.R.K. Program
Federal NCES profile for W.O.R.K. Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 279135305009
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W.O.R.K. Program earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in New Ulm · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 8
- students enrolled
W.O.R.K. Program has class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W.O.R.K. Program ranks #4 of 10 public schools in New Ulm, MN.
School address
District: River Bend Education District · Minnesota
NCES ID 279135305009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
W.O.R.K. Program grew from 5 students in 2022-23 to 6 in 2023-24 (+20.0%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 1.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1 students YoY 279135305009 · New Ulm, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
8 enr · 4:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: River Bend Early Childhood Prog. (90 students)
W.O.R.K. Program grew from 5 students in 2022-23 to 6 in 2023-24 (+20.0%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 1.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
W.O.R.K. Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Bend Ear
River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
90 students
- River Bend Are
River Bend Area Learning Center
43 students
- Imprints Progr 30
Imprints Program
30 students
- R.I.S.E. Progr 17
R.I.S.E. Program
17 students
- Raptor Program 15
Raptor Program
15 students
- This school 8
W.O.R.K. Program
8 students
What this shows W.O.R.K. Program reports 8 students on the CCD universe file.
How W.O.R.K. Program compares
W.O.R.K. Program 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 | 4:1 | ▼ 75% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 8 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
8
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 3% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.0%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, W.O.R.K. Program is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How W.O.R.K. Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Bend Early Childhood Prog. | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Bend Area Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imprints Program | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| R.I.S.E. Program | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raptor Program | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W.O.R.K. Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~8 students)
Frequently asked questions about W.O.R.K. Program
How many students attend W.O.R.K. Program?
W.O.R.K. Program has 8 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Ulm, MN. CCD year-over-year: 5 (2022-23) → 6 (2023-24), up 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.O.R.K. Program?
The student-teacher ratio at W.O.R.K. Program is 4:1, which is 75% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W.O.R.K. Program?
The largest demographic group at W.O.R.K. Program is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in New Ulm, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W.O.R.K. Program?
W.O.R.K. Program has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W.O.R.K. Program rank among public schools in New Ulm?
By Resource Investment Index, W.O.R.K. Program ranks #4 of 10 public schools in New Ulm, 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 New Ulm on the city page.
What other schools are in River Bend Education District?
Besides W.O.R.K. Program, River Bend Education District also operates River Bend Early Childhood Prog. (90 students), River Bend Area Learning Center (43 students), and Imprints Program (30 students). See the River Bend Education District district page for the complete list.