Enrollment
1,052
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 272124005519
Andersen Middle — Minneapolis, MN
Federal NCES profile for Andersen Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Andersen Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Andersen Middle reports 1,052 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 61.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% above the Minnesota average and 18% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 351 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 51.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Minneapolis Public School District spends $26,112 per pupil district-wide, above the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.2% from local sources (property taxes), 50.3% from the state, and 18.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Andersen Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 43% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | top 95% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 43% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
— 31% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
51.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,112
per pupil, district-wide
— above Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 351 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,052 Top 95% in Minnesota — larger than 5% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 20.8:1 +31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 61.2% +43% vs state
NCES ID 272124005519
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 21.7%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 351:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 51.9%
In-school suspensions 17
Out-of-school suspensions 85
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minneapolis Public School District, which includes Andersen Middle.
$26,112
Per student
+24%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 50.3%
Federal 18.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Andersen Middle
How many students attend Andersen Middle?
Andersen Middle has 1,052 students enrolled. It is a middle school in MINNEAPOLIS, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andersen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Andersen Middle is 20.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andersen Middle?
61.2% of students at Andersen Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andersen Middle?
The largest demographic group at Andersen Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in MINNEAPOLIS, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andersen Middle?
Andersen Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.