- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Little Falls, MN
Community Middle
Federal NCES profile for Community 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 271824000963
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Little Falls · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Community Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community Middle ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Little Falls, MN.
School address
District: Little Falls Community Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271824000963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Community Middle shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 271824000963 · Little Falls, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 18.4:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Little Falls Senior High (747 students)
Community Middle shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Community Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Little Falls S
Little Falls Senior High
747 students
- This school
Community Middle
496 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
477 students
- Lindbergh Elem
Lindbergh Elementary
473 students
- Knight Element 119
Knight Elementary
119 students
- Little Falls C 112
Little Falls Continuing Education
112 students
What this shows Community Middle reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Community Middle compares
Community Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 17% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$14,236
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Community Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Little Falls Community Schools reports $14,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Community Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Falls Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Knight Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Falls Continuing Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Community Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- 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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Community Middle
How many students attend Community Middle?
Community Middle has 496 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Little Falls, MN. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Middle is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Community Middle?
35.5% of students at Community Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community Middle?
The largest demographic group at Community Middle is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Little Falls, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community Middle?
Community 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 Community Middle rank among public schools in Little Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Community Middle ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Little Falls, 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 Little Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Falls Community Schools?
Besides Community Middle, Little Falls Community Schools also operates Little Falls Senior High (747 students), Lincoln Elementary (477 students), and Lindbergh Elementary (473 students). See the Little Falls Community Schools district page for the complete list.