Tier One serves 25 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- 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 25 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tier One is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
12%
12%
White
48%
60%
Two or more races
20%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tier One?
25 students attend Tier One.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Tier One students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tier One?
Tier One has a student ration of 4:1, 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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