School #540 serves 2 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School #540 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School #540's student population of 2 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
2 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of School #540 is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
50%
12%
White
50%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend School #540?
2 students attend School #540.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of School #540 students are Black, and 50% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School #540?
School #540 has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does School #540 offer ?
School #540 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is School #540 part of?
School #540 is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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