Enrollment
466
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Annandale, MN
Annandale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Annandale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270315000093
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Annandale Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Annandale · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Annandale Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Annandale Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Annandale, MN.
School address
District: Annandale Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270315000093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Annandale Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Annandale Middle School
Annandale Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Annandale, Minnesota, enrolling 466 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 466 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 428 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #205.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Annandale Public School District spends $12,142 per pupil, 20% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Annandale Public School District also operates Annandale Elementary School (929 students) and Annandale Senior High (611 students) alongside Annandale 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 Annandale Middle School compares
Annandale Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 49% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$12,142
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Annandale Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Annandale Public School District, which includes Annandale Middle School.
$12,142
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 66.1%
Federal 7.0%
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 Annandale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annandale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Annandale Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Annandale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Annandale Middle School
How many students attend Annandale Middle School?
Annandale Middle School has 466 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Annandale, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Annandale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Annandale Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Annandale Middle School?
21.8% of students at Annandale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Annandale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Annandale Middle School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Annandale, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Annandale Middle School?
Annandale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Annandale Middle School rank among public schools in Annandale?
By Resource Investment Index, Annandale Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Annandale, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Annandale on the city page.
Is Annandale Middle School a good school?
Annandale Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. 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 Annandale Public School District?
Besides Annandale Middle School, Annandale Public School District also operates Annandale Elementary School (929 students) and Annandale Senior High (611 students). See the Annandale Public School District district page for the complete list.
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