Enrollment
576
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cokato, MN
Dassel-Cokato Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dassel-Cokato Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271006002267
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dassel-Cokato Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Cokato · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dassel-Cokato Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dassel-Cokato Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Cokato, MN.
School address
District: Dassel-Cokato Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271006002267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dassel-Cokato Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dassel-Cokato Middle
Dassel-Cokato Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Cokato, Minnesota, enrolling 576 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 576 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 460 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #145.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dassel-Cokato Public Schools spends $11,520 per pupil, 25% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Dassel-Cokato Public Schools also operates Dassel-Cokato Senior High (601 students) and Cokato Elementary (401 students) alongside Dassel-Cokato 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 Dassel-Cokato Middle compares
Dassel-Cokato 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 48% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 46% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$11,520
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Dassel-Cokato Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dassel-Cokato Public Schools, which includes Dassel-Cokato Middle.
$11,520
Per student
-25%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 73.7%
Federal 7.4%
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 Dassel-Cokato Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dassel-Cokato Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cokato Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dassel Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dassel-Cokato Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 39:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary 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 (~576 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dassel-Cokato Middle
How many students attend Dassel-Cokato Middle?
Dassel-Cokato Middle has 576 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cokato, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dassel-Cokato Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dassel-Cokato Middle is 14:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dassel-Cokato Middle?
22.1% of students at Dassel-Cokato Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dassel-Cokato Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dassel-Cokato Middle is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Cokato, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dassel-Cokato Middle?
Dassel-Cokato Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dassel-Cokato Middle rank among public schools in Cokato?
By Resource Investment Index, Dassel-Cokato Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Cokato, 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 Cokato on the city page.
Is Dassel-Cokato Middle a good school?
Dassel-Cokato Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Dassel-Cokato Public Schools?
Besides Dassel-Cokato Middle, Dassel-Cokato Public Schools also operates Dassel-Cokato Senior High (601 students), Cokato Elementary (401 students), and Dassel Elementary (364 students). See the Dassel-Cokato Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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