- Enrollment
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Apple Valley, MN
Falcon Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Falcon Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273239002644
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falcon Ridge Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Apple Valley · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Falcon Ridge Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon Ridge Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Apple Valley, MN.
School address
District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 273239002644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Falcon Ridge Middle held near 987 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 60.8 → 60.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 273239002644 · Apple Valley, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,088 enr · 18.1:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students)
Falcon Ridge Middle held near 987 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 60.8 → 60.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Falcon Ridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rosemount Seni
Rosemount Senior High
2,364 students
- Eastview Senio
Eastview Senior High
2,328 students
- Eagan Senior H
Eagan Senior High
2,274 students
- Apple Valley S
Apple Valley Senior High
1,999 students
- Scott Highland
Scott Highlands Middle
1,228 students
- This school
Falcon Ridge Middle
1,088 students
What this shows Falcon Ridge Middle reports 1,088 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falcon Ridge Middle compares
Falcon Ridge 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,088 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,088
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$15,334
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Falcon Ridge Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan reports $15,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Falcon Ridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastview Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagan Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott Highlands Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falcon Ridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,328
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,274
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,088 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Falcon Ridge Middle
How many students attend Falcon Ridge Middle?
Falcon Ridge Middle has 1,088 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Apple Valley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 970 (2022-23) → 987 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falcon Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Falcon Ridge Middle is 18.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falcon Ridge Middle?
27.6% of students at Falcon Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falcon Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Falcon Ridge Middle is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Apple Valley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falcon Ridge Middle?
Falcon Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Falcon Ridge Middle rank among middle schools in Apple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon Ridge Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Apple Valley, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Apple Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan?
Besides Falcon Ridge Middle, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students), Eastview Senior High (2,328 students), and Eagan Senior High (2,274 students). See the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district page for the complete list.