- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Caledonia, MN
Caledonia Middle
Federal NCES profile for Caledonia Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270738000310
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caledonia Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Caledonia · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Caledonia Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caledonia Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Caledonia, MN.
School address
District: Caledonia Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270738000310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Caledonia Middle held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 270738000310 · Caledonia, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 12.5:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Caledonia Elementary (295 students)
Caledonia Middle held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Caledonia Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caledonia Elem
Caledonia Elementary
295 students
- Caledonia Seni
Caledonia Senior High
259 students
- This school
Caledonia Middle
138 students
What this shows Caledonia Middle reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caledonia Middle compares
Caledonia 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 38% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 33% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,858
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Caledonia Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Caledonia Public School District reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caledonia Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caledonia Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caledonia Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caledonia Middle
How many students attend Caledonia Middle?
Caledonia Middle has 138 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Caledonia, MN. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caledonia Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Caledonia Middle is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caledonia Middle?
26.5% of students at Caledonia Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caledonia Middle?
The largest demographic group at Caledonia Middle is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Caledonia, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caledonia Middle?
Caledonia Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Caledonia Middle rank among public schools in Caledonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Caledonia Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Caledonia, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Caledonia Public School District?
Besides Caledonia Middle, Caledonia Public School District also operates Caledonia Elementary (295 students) and Caledonia Senior High (259 students). See the Caledonia Public School District district page for the complete list.