- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Chisago Lakes Middle held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 270001700351 · Lindstrom, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 17.7:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Chisago Lakes Senior High (1,053 students)
Chisago Lakes Middle held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Chisago Lakes Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chisago Lakes
Chisago Lakes Senior High
1,053 students
- Lakeside El.
Lakeside El.
804 students
- This school
Chisago Lakes Middle
742 students
- Chisago Lakes 347
Chisago Lakes El.
347 students
- Taylors Falls 329
Taylors Falls Elementary
329 students
- Chisago Lakes 41
Chisago Lakes Family Center
41 students
What this shows Chisago Lakes Middle reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chisago Lakes Middle compares
Chisago Lakes 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,275
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 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.
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
District finance for Chisago Lakes School District reports $13,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~742 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 763 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.