Enrollment
742
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lindstrom, MN
Chisago Lakes Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chisago Lakes Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270001700351
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chisago Lakes Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lindstrom · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chisago Lakes Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chisago Lakes Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lindstrom, MN.
School address
District: Chisago Lakes School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270001700351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chisago Lakes Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chisago Lakes Middle
Chisago Lakes Middle is a large middle school in Lindstrom, Minnesota, enrolling 742 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 742 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 383 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #314, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 742 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Chisago Lakes School District also operates Chisago Lakes Senior High (1,053 students) and Lakeside El. (804 students) alongside Chisago Lakes Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chisago Lakes Middle compares
Chisago Lakes Middle on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 52% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$12,689
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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 742 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Chisago Lakes Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chisago Lakes School District, which includes Chisago Lakes Middle.
$12,689
Per student
-17%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 63.5%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chisago Lakes Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisago Lakes Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside El. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chisago Lakes El. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylors Falls Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chisago Lakes Family Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chisago Lakes Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~742 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Chisago Lakes Middle
How many students attend Chisago Lakes Middle?
Chisago Lakes Middle has 742 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lindstrom, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisago Lakes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisago Lakes Middle is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chisago Lakes Middle?
20.7% of students at Chisago Lakes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chisago Lakes Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chisago Lakes Middle is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Lindstrom, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chisago Lakes Middle?
Chisago Lakes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chisago Lakes Middle rank among public schools in Lindstrom?
By Resource Investment Index, Chisago Lakes Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lindstrom, 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 Lindstrom on the city page.
Is Chisago Lakes Middle a good school?
Chisago Lakes Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chisago Lakes School District?
Besides Chisago Lakes Middle, Chisago Lakes School District also operates Chisago Lakes Senior High (1,053 students), Lakeside El. (804 students), and Chisago Lakes El. (347 students). See the Chisago Lakes School District district page for the complete list.
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