- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austin, MN
Ellis Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ellis Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270345000150
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellis Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #10 of 14
- public schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellis Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellis Middle ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Austin, MN.
School address
District: Austin Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270345000150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Ellis Middle held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 270345000150 · Austin, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 22:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin Senior High (1,485 students)
Ellis Middle held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Ellis Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Austin Senior
Austin Senior High
1,485 students
- This school
Ellis Middle
726 students
- I.J. Holton In
I.J. Holton Intermediate School
712 students
- Banfield Eleme 574
Banfield Elementary
574 students
- Southgate Elem 539
Southgate Elementary
539 students
- Sumner Element 387
Sumner Elementary
387 students
What this shows Ellis Middle reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellis Middle compares
Ellis 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▲ 21% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 88% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$15,309
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 726 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Asian 14.6%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Ellis Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Public School District reports $15,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellis Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| I.J. Holton Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southgate Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sumner Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellis Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~726 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellis Middle
How many students attend Ellis Middle?
Ellis Middle has 726 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austin, MN. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellis Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellis Middle is 22:1, which is 39% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ellis Middle?
51.8% of students at Ellis Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellis Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ellis Middle is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Austin, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellis Middle?
Ellis Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Ellis Middle rank among public schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellis Middle ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Austin, 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 Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Public School District?
Besides Ellis Middle, Austin Public School District also operates Austin Senior High (1,485 students), I.J. Holton Intermediate School (712 students), and Banfield Elementary (574 students). See the Austin Public School District district page for the complete list.