- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Detroit Lakes, MN
Detroit Lakes Middle
Federal NCES profile for Detroit Lakes Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271023000443
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Detroit Lakes Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Detroit Lakes · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Detroit Lakes Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Lakes Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Detroit Lakes, MN.
School address
District: Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. · Minnesota
NCES ID 271023000443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Detroit Lakes Middle held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 271023000443 · Detroit Lakes, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 15.8:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Detroit Lakes Senior High (791 students)
Detroit Lakes Middle held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Detroit Lakes Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes Senior High
791 students
- This school
Detroit Lakes Middle
617 students
- Rossman Elemen
Rossman Elementary
565 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
562 students
- Lincoln Early 64
Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center
64 students
- Detroit Lakes 57
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center
57 students
What this shows Detroit Lakes Middle reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Detroit Lakes Middle compares
Detroit 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 13% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$14,880
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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Detroit Lakes Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. reports $14,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Detroit Lakes Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lakes Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rossman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Detroit Lakes Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Detroit Lakes Middle
How many students attend Detroit Lakes Middle?
Detroit Lakes Middle has 617 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Detroit Lakes, MN. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Lakes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Lakes Middle is 15.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Detroit Lakes Middle?
37.2% of students at Detroit Lakes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Detroit Lakes Middle?
The largest demographic group at Detroit Lakes Middle is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Detroit Lakes, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Detroit Lakes Middle?
Detroit Lakes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Detroit Lakes Middle rank among public schools in Detroit Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Lakes Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Detroit Lakes, 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 Detroit Lakes on the city page.
What other schools are in Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.?
Besides Detroit Lakes Middle, Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. also operates Detroit Lakes Senior High (791 students), Rossman Elementary (565 students), and Roosevelt Elementary (562 students). See the Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. district page for the complete list.