- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cloquet, MN
Cloquet Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cloquet Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270942000381
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cloquet Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Cloquet · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cloquet Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cloquet Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Cloquet, MN.
School address
District: Cloquet Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270942000381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Cloquet Middle held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 270942000381 · Cloquet, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
752 enr · 17.1:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Cloquet Senior (761 students)
Cloquet Middle held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Cloquet Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cloquet Senior
Cloquet Senior
761 students
- This school
Cloquet Middle
752 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary
495 students
- Churchill Elem
Churchill Elementary
351 students
- Cloquet Early 83
Cloquet Early Childhood Education
83 students
- Cloquet Area A 74
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
74 students
What this shows Cloquet Middle reports 752 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cloquet Middle compares
Cloquet 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 8% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,871
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Two or More 14.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Cloquet Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Cloquet Public School District reports $14,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cloquet Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloquet Senior | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Churchill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cloquet Early Childhood Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cloquet Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~752 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cloquet Middle
How many students attend Cloquet Middle?
Cloquet Middle has 752 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cloquet, MN. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloquet Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cloquet Middle is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cloquet Middle?
39.2% of students at Cloquet Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cloquet Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cloquet Middle is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Cloquet, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cloquet Middle?
Cloquet Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
How does Cloquet Middle rank among public schools in Cloquet?
By Resource Investment Index, Cloquet Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Cloquet, 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 Cloquet on the city page.
What other schools are in Cloquet Public School District?
Besides Cloquet Middle, Cloquet Public School District also operates Cloquet Senior (761 students), Washington Elementary (495 students), and Churchill Elementary (351 students). See the Cloquet Public School District district page for the complete list.