- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Oaks, MN
Chippewa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chippewa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272295001115
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chippewa Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,093
- students enrolled
Chippewa Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mounds View Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272295001115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Chippewa Middle School held near 1,081 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.3 → 53.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 272295001115 · North Oaks, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,093 enr · 19.5:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mounds View Senior High (1,833 students)
Chippewa Middle School held near 1,081 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.3 → 53.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Chippewa Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mounds View Se
Mounds View Senior High
1,833 students
- Irondale Senio
Irondale Senior High
1,812 students
- This school
Chippewa Middle School
1,093 students
- Turtle Lake El
Turtle Lake Elementary
985 students
- Highview Middl
Highview Middle School
823 students
- Valentine Hill
Valentine Hills Elementary
750 students
What this shows Chippewa Middle School reports 1,093 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chippewa Middle School compares
Chippewa Middle School 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 70% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,093 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,093
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 82% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$14,884
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Chippewa Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mounds View Public School District reports $14,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chippewa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mounds View Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irondale Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turtle Lake Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highview Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valentine Hills Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chippewa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,093 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chippewa Middle School
How many students attend Chippewa Middle School?
Chippewa Middle School has 1,093 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Oaks, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,089 (2022-23) → 1,081 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chippewa Middle School?
13.0% of students at Chippewa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chippewa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chippewa Middle School is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in North Oaks, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chippewa Middle School?
Chippewa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Mounds View Public School District?
Besides Chippewa Middle School, Mounds View Public School District also operates Mounds View Senior High (1,833 students), Irondale Senior High (1,812 students), and Turtle Lake Elementary (985 students). See the Mounds View Public School District district page for the complete list.