- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Big Lake, MN
Big Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Big Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270546002462
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Lake Middle School earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Big Lake · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Lake Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Lake Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Big Lake, MN.
School address
District: Big Lake Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270546002462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Big Lake Middle School shrank from 686 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 270546002462 · Big Lake, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 26.3:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Lake Senior High (902 students)
Big Lake Middle School shrank from 686 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Big Lake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Lake Senio
Big Lake Senior High
902 students
- Independence E
Independence Elementary
758 students
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary
756 students
- This school
Big Lake Middle School
632 students
- Big Lake Onlin 118
Big Lake Online 6-12
118 students
- Big Lake Onlin 24
Big Lake Online K-5
24 students
What this shows Big Lake Middle School reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Lake Middle School compares
Big Lake Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 66% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 29% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 93% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$13,268
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 632 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 5.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Big Lake Middle School is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Big Lake Public School District reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lake Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Lake Online 6-12 | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Big Lake Online K-5 | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Big Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~632 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Big Lake Middle School
How many students attend Big Lake Middle School?
Big Lake Middle School has 632 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Big Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Lake Middle School is 26.3:1, which is 66% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Lake Middle School?
30.5% of students at Big Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Big Lake Middle School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Big Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Lake Middle School?
Big Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (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 Big Lake Middle School rank among public schools in Big Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Lake Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Big Lake, 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 Big Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Lake Public School District?
Besides Big Lake Middle School, Big Lake Public School District also operates Big Lake Senior High (902 students), Independence Elementary (758 students), and Liberty Elementary (756 students). See the Big Lake Public School District district page for the complete list.