Enrollment
594
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Faribault, MN
Faribault Middle
Federal NCES profile for Faribault Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271176000557
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Faribault Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 17
- public schools in Faribault · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Faribault Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Faribault Middle ranks #4 of 17 public schools in Faribault, MN.
School address
District: Faribault Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271176000557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Faribault Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Faribault Middle
Faribault Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Faribault, Minnesota, enrolling 594 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 594 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 161 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 143 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 594 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Faribault Public School District also operates Faribault Senior High (956 students) and Roosevelt Elementary (473 students) alongside Faribault Middle.
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 Faribault Middle compares
Faribault Middle on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 40% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 30% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,493
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
White 33.3%
African American 23.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Faribault Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Faribault Public School District, which includes Faribault Middle.
$17,493
Per student
+15%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 61.7%
Federal 19.2%
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 Faribault Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Faribault Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Faribault Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~594 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Faribault Middle
How many students attend Faribault Middle?
Faribault Middle has 594 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Faribault, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faribault Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Faribault Middle is 12.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 23% 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 Faribault Middle?
60.0% of students at Faribault Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Faribault Middle?
The largest demographic group at Faribault Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 35.5% of enrollment, in Faribault, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Faribault Middle?
Faribault Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Faribault Middle rank among public schools in Faribault?
By Resource Investment Index, Faribault Middle ranks #4 of 17 public schools in Faribault, 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 Faribault on the city page.
Is Faribault Middle a good school?
Faribault Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. 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 Faribault Public School District?
Besides Faribault Middle, Faribault Public School District also operates Faribault Senior High (956 students), Roosevelt Elementary (473 students), and Lincoln Elementary (391 students). See the Faribault Public School District district page for the complete list.
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