- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anoka, MN
Anoka Middle School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Anoka Middle School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270318000117
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anoka Middle School for the Arts earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Anoka · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Anoka Middle School for the Arts has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anoka Middle School for the Arts ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Anoka, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318000117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Anoka Middle School for the Arts held near 1,604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-74 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 99.6 → 96.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-74 students YoY 270318000117 · Anoka, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,587 enr · 16:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Blaine High School (3,157 students)
Anoka Middle School for the Arts held near 1,604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-74 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 99.6 → 96.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Anoka Middle School for the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blaine High Sc
Blaine High School
3,157 students
- Champlin Park
Champlin Park High School
2,978 students
- Anoka High Sch
Anoka High School
2,348 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle
2,037 students
- Coon Rapids Hi
Coon Rapids High School
1,975 students
- This school
Anoka Middle School for the Arts
1,587 students
What this shows Anoka Middle School for the Arts reports 1,587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anoka Middle School for the Arts compares
Anoka Middle School for the Arts held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 22% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,587 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,587
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$15,130
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
416
in-school suspensions + 188 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.7%
African American 17.4%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Anoka Middle School for the Arts is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anoka-Hennepin School District reports $15,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anoka Middle School for the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anoka Middle School for the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,587 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Anoka Middle School for the Arts
How many students attend Anoka Middle School for the Arts?
Anoka Middle School for the Arts has 1,587 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anoka, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,678 (2022-23) → 1,604 (2023-24), nearly flat (-74).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anoka Middle School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Anoka Middle School for the Arts is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anoka Middle School for the Arts?
33.3% of students at Anoka Middle School for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anoka Middle School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Anoka Middle School for the Arts is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Anoka, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anoka Middle School for the Arts?
Anoka Middle School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anoka Middle School for the Arts rank among public schools in Anoka?
By Resource Investment Index, Anoka Middle School for the Arts ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Anoka, 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 Anoka on the city page.
What other schools are in Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides Anoka Middle School for the Arts, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.