- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wrenshall, MN
Wrenshall Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Wrenshall Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274419001843
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wrenshall Secondary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 160
- students enrolled
Wrenshall Secondary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wrenshall Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274419001843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Wrenshall Secondary held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 274419001843 · Wrenshall, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 11.4:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Wrenshall Elementary (187 students)
Wrenshall Secondary held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Wrenshall Secondary compares
Wrenshall 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 25% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$15,017
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 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Wrenshall Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Wrenshall Public School District reports $15,017 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wrenshall Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrenshall Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wrenshall 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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wrenshall Secondary
How many students attend Wrenshall Secondary?
Wrenshall Secondary has 160 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wrenshall, MN. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wrenshall Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wrenshall Secondary is 11.4:1, which is 28% 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 Wrenshall Secondary?
43.8% of students at Wrenshall Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wrenshall Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Wrenshall Secondary is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Wrenshall, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wrenshall Secondary?
Wrenshall Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Wrenshall Public School District?
Besides Wrenshall Secondary, Wrenshall Public School District also operates Wrenshall Elementary (187 students). See the Wrenshall Public School District district page for the complete list.