- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 40.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Zimmerman, MN
Zimmerman High School
Federal NCES profile for Zimmerman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271137003361
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zimmerman High School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Zimmerman · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Zimmerman High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zimmerman High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Zimmerman, MN.
School address
District: Elk River Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271137003361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Zimmerman High School held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 271137003361 · Zimmerman, MN High · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 32:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers Senior High (1,888 students)
Zimmerman High School held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Zimmerman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rogers Senior
Rogers Senior High
1,888 students
- Elk River Seni
Elk River Senior High
1,562 students
- Rogers Middle
Rogers Middle School
1,077 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle School
953 students
- Prairie View E 755
Prairie View Elementary School
755 students
- This school 704
Zimmerman High School
704 students
What this shows Zimmerman High School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zimmerman High School compares
Zimmerman High School 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 | 32:1 | ▲ 103% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 54% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
32:1
students per teacher
- 103% above state mean
Top 96% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$12,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Zimmerman High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Elk River Public School District reports $12,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zimmerman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elk River Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rogers Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zimmerman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 53.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 45.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zimmerman High School
How many students attend Zimmerman High School?
Zimmerman High School has 704 students enrolled. It is a high school in Zimmerman, MN. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zimmerman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zimmerman High School is 32:1, which is 103% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zimmerman High School?
19.7% of students at Zimmerman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zimmerman High School?
The largest demographic group at Zimmerman High School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Zimmerman, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zimmerman High School?
Zimmerman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower 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).
How does Zimmerman High School rank among public schools in Zimmerman?
By Resource Investment Index, Zimmerman High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Zimmerman, 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 Elk River Public School District?
Besides Zimmerman High School, Elk River Public School District also operates Rogers Senior High (1,888 students), Elk River Senior High (1,562 students), and Rogers Middle School (1,077 students). See the Elk River Public School District district page for the complete list.