Enrollment
4
High
DISTRICT 27 · STATE 371
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTHERN MN EDUCATION CONSORTIUM·NCES 270032712735
Next Step East (Grand Meadow)
112 MAIN ST S, GRAND MEADOW, MN 55936 · (507) 857-1160 · Mower County
GRADES 08–12HIGH42-RURALSPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL4 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
4.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.0:1 · STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 1 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 3 | 75% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Where Next Step East (Grand Meadow) ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Mower County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4 | #723 of 764 | #8 of 8 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 4 | 1 | 4.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Next Step East (Grand Meadow).
About Next Step East (Grand Meadow)
At 112 MAIN ST S in GRAND MEADOW, Minnesota, Next Step East (Grand Meadow) operates as a very small high school. The school has 4 students in 2024-25 across grades 8 through 12. That compares with an average of about 371 students for high schools in Minnesota.
Next Step East (Grand Meadow) is among 13 schools run by Southern MN Education Consortium, which serves 181 students.
A large majority of enrollment at Next Step East (Grand Meadow) is White, at 100%. The White share of the county population is lower, at 75%.
Next Step East (Grand Meadow) has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.0:1, with 1 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, high schools in Minnesota average 16.3:1.
In the surrounding county, Mower County, median household income comes to about $73,074, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 24% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 7%. The county has 34 public schools and about 7,434 students.
Next Step East (Grand Meadow)'s closest public school neighbor is Enrich GM, about 0.6 miles away. Within five miles of Next Step East (Grand Meadow), there are 4 other public schools.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Distant: in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
This page is set up for the Next Step East (Grand Meadow) community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Mower County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
40,343
Census ACS
Median income
$73,074
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
34
7,434 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Southern MN Education Consortium
- SMEC ALCHigh · 70 students
- Enrich AldenCombined · 17 students
- CARDS ProgramCombined · 16 students
- Success EastCombined · 16 students
- RESETCombined · 11 students
- Enrich KingslandCombined · 10 students
Other schools in GRAND MEADOW
- GRAND MEADOW ELEMENTARYElementary · 172 students
- GRAND MEADOW SENIOR HIGHHigh · 140 students
- GRAND MEADOW MIDDLEMiddle · 131 students
- Enrich GMCombined · 6 students
Nearby schools
- Enrich GM0.6 mi · 6
- GRAND MEADOW SENIOR HIGH0.6 mi · 140
- GRAND MEADOW MIDDLE0.6 mi · 131
- GRAND MEADOW ELEMENTARY0.6 mi · 172
- First Step - Kingsland9.2 mi · 9
- Kingsland Junior/Senior High School9.2 mi · 218
Frequently asked questions
About Next Step East (Grand Meadow)How many students attend Next Step East (Grand Meadow)?
Next Step East (Grand Meadow) enrolls approximately 4 students in grades 08-12.
What grades does Next Step East (Grand Meadow) serve?
Next Step East (Grand Meadow) serves grades 08-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Next Step East (Grand Meadow)?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Next Step East (Grand Meadow) is approximately 4.0:1 (1 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Next Step East (Grand Meadow)?
Next Step East (Grand Meadow) reports a student body of 100% White.
What district is Next Step East (Grand Meadow) in?
Next Step East (Grand Meadow) is part of Southern MN Education Consortium.
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