- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Belle Plaine, MN
Belle Plaine Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Belle Plaine Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270405002169
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Plaine Junior High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Belle Plaine · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Plaine Junior High has class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Plaine Junior High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Belle Plaine, MN.
School address
District: Belle Plaine Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270405002169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Belle Plaine Junior High held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.1 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 270405002169 · Belle Plaine, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 23.2:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Belle Plaine Senior High (475 students)
Belle Plaine Junior High held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.1 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Belle Plaine Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belle Plaine S
Belle Plaine Senior High
475 students
- Oak Crest Elem
Oak Crest Elementary
432 students
- Chatfield Elem
Chatfield Elementary
308 students
- This school
Belle Plaine Junior High
255 students
- Belle Plaine E 42
Belle Plaine Ecse
42 students
- Belle Plaine T 10
Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper
10 students
What this shows Belle Plaine Junior High reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Plaine Junior High compares
Belle Plaine Junior High 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 47% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 58% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 90% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Belle Plaine Junior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Belle Plaine Public School District reports $11,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Plaine Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Crest Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chatfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Plaine Ecse | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Plaine Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Plaine Junior High
How many students attend Belle Plaine Junior High?
Belle Plaine Junior High has 255 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Belle Plaine, MN. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Plaine Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Plaine Junior High is 23.2:1, which is 47% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belle Plaine Junior High?
18.0% of students at Belle Plaine Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Plaine Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Belle Plaine Junior High is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Belle Plaine, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Plaine Junior High?
Belle Plaine Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belle Plaine Junior High rank among public schools in Belle Plaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Plaine Junior High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Belle Plaine, 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 Belle Plaine on the city page.
What other schools are in Belle Plaine Public School District?
Besides Belle Plaine Junior High, Belle Plaine Public School District also operates Belle Plaine Senior High (475 students), Oak Crest Elementary (432 students), and Chatfield Elementary (308 students). See the Belle Plaine Public School District district page for the complete list.