- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Granite Falls, MN
Yellow Medicine East High School
Federal NCES profile for Yellow Medicine East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270009903539
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yellow Medicine East High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Granite Falls · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Yellow Medicine East High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yellow Medicine East High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Granite Falls, MN.
School address
District: Yellow Medicine East · Minnesota
NCES ID 270009903539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+125 students YoY
Yellow Medicine East High School grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+60.7%).
Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+125 students YoY 270009903539 · Granite Falls, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 22.9:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Bert Raney Elementary School (284 students)
Yellow Medicine East High School grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+60.7%). Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Yellow Medicine East High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Yellow Medicine East High School
321 students
- Bert Raney Ele
Bert Raney Elementary School
284 students
- Yellow Medicin
Yellow Medicine East Middle School
143 students
What this shows Yellow Medicine East High School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yellow Medicine East High School compares
Yellow Medicine East High School 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 45% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 35% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 90% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$16,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Yellow Medicine East High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 56
District finance for Yellow Medicine East reports $16,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yellow Medicine East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bert Raney Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yellow Medicine East Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yellow Medicine East High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Yellow Medicine East High School
How many students attend Yellow Medicine East High School?
Yellow Medicine East High School has 321 students enrolled. It is a high school in Granite Falls, MN. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), up 125.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yellow Medicine East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yellow Medicine East High School is 22.9:1, which is 45% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yellow Medicine East High School?
27.7% of students at Yellow Medicine East High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yellow Medicine East High School?
The largest demographic group at Yellow Medicine East High School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Granite Falls, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yellow Medicine East High School?
Yellow Medicine East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Yellow Medicine East High School rank among public schools in Granite Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Yellow Medicine East High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Granite Falls, 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 Yellow Medicine East?
Besides Yellow Medicine East High School, Yellow Medicine East also operates Bert Raney Elementary School (284 students) and Yellow Medicine East Middle School (143 students). See the Yellow Medicine East district page for the complete list.