Tier One serves 18 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tier One ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tier One's student population of 18 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tier One is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
11%
12%
White
56%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tier One?
18 students attend Tier One.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Tier One students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tier One?
Tier One has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tier One offer ?
Tier One offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tier One part of?
Tier One is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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