Enrollment
1,587
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anoka Middle School for the Arts compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anoka Middle School for the Arts
Anoka Middle School for the Arts is a large middle school in Anoka, Minnesota, enrolling 1,587 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,587 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 69 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 604 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,587 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students) and Champlin Park High School (2,978 students) alongside Anoka Middle School for the Arts.
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 Anoka Middle School for the Arts compares
Anoka Middle School for the Arts on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,265
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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anoka-Hennepin School District, which includes Anoka Middle School for the Arts.
$14,265
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 66.0%
Federal 10.5%
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.
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
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
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 (~1,587 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Anoka Middle School for the Arts a good school?
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. 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 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.
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