- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Dassel-Cokato Middle shrank from 647 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 271006002267 · Cokato, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 14:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dassel-Cokato Senior High (601 students)
Dassel-Cokato Middle shrank from 647 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Dassel-Cokato Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dassel-Cokato
Dassel-Cokato Senior High
601 students
- This school
Dassel-Cokato Middle
576 students
- Cokato Element
Cokato Elementary
401 students
- Dassel Element
Dassel Elementary
364 students
- Dassel-Cokato 78
Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr.
78 students
What this shows Dassel-Cokato Middle reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dassel-Cokato Middle compares
Dassel-Cokato 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,119
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
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.
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
District finance for Dassel-Cokato Public Schools reports $12,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~576 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), down 58.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.