Enrollment
237
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eyota, MN
Dover-Eyota Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dover-Eyota Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271101004345
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dover-Eyota Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Eyota · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dover-Eyota Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dover-Eyota Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eyota, MN.
School address
District: Dover-Eyota Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271101004345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dover-Eyota Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dover-Eyota Middle School
Dover-Eyota Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Eyota, Minnesota, enrolling 237 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.1% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Minnesota average.
With 237 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 134 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #99, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dover-Eyota Public School District spends $11,602 per pupil, 24% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Dover-Eyota Public School District also operates Dover-Eyota Elementary (509 students) and Dover-Eyota High School (311 students) alongside Dover-Eyota Middle School.
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 Dover-Eyota Middle School compares
Dover-Eyota Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 14.1% | ▼ 67% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 53% | - | - |
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.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; 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
33.3%
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
$11,602
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Dover-Eyota Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dover-Eyota Public School District, which includes Dover-Eyota Middle School.
$11,602
Per student
-24%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 71.6%
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 Dover-Eyota Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover-Eyota Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dover-Eyota High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dover-Eyota Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle 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 (~237 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dover-Eyota Middle School
How many students attend Dover-Eyota Middle School?
Dover-Eyota Middle School has 237 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eyota, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover-Eyota Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover-Eyota Middle School 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 Dover-Eyota Middle School?
14.1% of students at Dover-Eyota Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover-Eyota Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dover-Eyota Middle School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Eyota, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover-Eyota Middle School?
Dover-Eyota Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dover-Eyota Middle School rank among public schools in Eyota?
By Resource Investment Index, Dover-Eyota Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eyota, 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 Eyota on the city page.
Is Dover-Eyota Middle School a good school?
Dover-Eyota Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Dover-Eyota Public School District?
Besides Dover-Eyota Middle School, Dover-Eyota Public School District also operates Dover-Eyota Elementary (509 students) and Dover-Eyota High School (311 students). See the Dover-Eyota Public School District district page for the complete list.
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