Enrollment
411
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chaska, MN
112 Alc Middle School
Federal NCES profile for 112 Alc Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270819004622
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
112 Alc Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Chaska · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 411
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, 112 Alc Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Chaska, MN.
School address
District: Eastern Carver County Public School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270819004622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-29% vs state
What stands out at 112 Alc Middle School
112 Alc Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Chaska, Minnesota, enrolling 411 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 411 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 469 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #468, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 86.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Eastern Carver County Public School also operates Chaska High School (1,495 students) and Chanhassen High School (1,385 students) alongside 112 Alc Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How 112 Alc Middle School compares
112 Alc Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 29% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
86.4%
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
$13,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, 112 Alc Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastern Carver County Public School, which includes 112 Alc Middle School.
$13,314
Per student
-13%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 54.5%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How 112 Alc Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaska High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Chanhassen High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Carver Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Victoria Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Clover Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to 112 Alc Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about 112 Alc Middle School
How many students attend 112 Alc Middle School?
112 Alc Middle School has 411 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chaska, MN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at 112 Alc Middle School?
30.6% of students at 112 Alc Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 112 Alc Middle School?
The largest demographic group at 112 Alc Middle School is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Chaska, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 112 Alc Middle School?
112 Alc Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does 112 Alc Middle School rank among middle schools in Chaska?
By Resource Investment Index, 112 Alc Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Chaska, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Chaska on the city page.
Is 112 Alc Middle School a good school?
112 Alc Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Eastern Carver County Public School?
Besides 112 Alc Middle School, Eastern Carver County Public School also operates Chaska High School (1,495 students), Chanhassen High School (1,385 students), and Carver Elementary School (782 students). See the Eastern Carver County Public School district page for the complete list.
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