- Enrollment
- 1,537
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bemidji, MN
Bemidji Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bemidji Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270444002031
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bemidji Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Bemidji · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bemidji Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bemidji Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Bemidji, MN.
School address
District: Bemidji Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270444002031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Bemidji Middle held near 1,035 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.7 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 270444002031 · Bemidji, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
967 enr · 15.9:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Bemidji Senior High (1,537 students)
Bemidji Middle held near 1,035 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.7 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Bemidji Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bemidji Senior
Bemidji Senior High
1,537 students
- This school
Bemidji Middle
967 students
- Gene Dillon El
Gene Dillon Elementary School
667 students
- Lincoln Elemen 320
Lincoln Elementary
320 students
- Horace May Ele 300
Horace May Elementary
300 students
- Northern Eleme 282
Northern Elementary
282 students
What this shows Bemidji Middle reports 967 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bemidji Middle compares
Bemidji Middle 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 11% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 967 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
967
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$15,202
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 149 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Bemidji Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Bemidji Public School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bemidji Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gene Dillon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace May Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bemidji Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~967 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bemidji Middle
How many students attend Bemidji Middle?
Bemidji Middle has 967 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bemidji, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,013 (2022-23) → 1,035 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bemidji Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bemidji Middle is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bemidji Middle?
38.2% of students at Bemidji Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bemidji Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bemidji Middle is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Bemidji, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bemidji Middle?
Bemidji Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Bemidji Middle rank among middle schools in Bemidji?
By Resource Investment Index, Bemidji Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Bemidji, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bemidji on the city page.
What other schools are in Bemidji Public School District?
Besides Bemidji Middle, Bemidji Public School District also operates Bemidji Senior High (1,537 students), Gene Dillon Elementary School (667 students), and Lincoln Elementary (320 students). See the Bemidji Public School District district page for the complete list.