- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-81 students YoY
Faribault Middle shrank from 717 students in 2022-23 to 636 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-81 students YoY 271176000557 · Faribault, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 12.1:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Faribault Senior High (956 students)
Faribault Middle shrank from 717 students in 2022-23 to 636 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Faribault Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Faribault Seni
Faribault Senior High
956 students
- This school
Faribault Middle
594 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
473 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
391 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary
389 students
- Faribault Area 118
Faribault Area Learning Center
118 students
What this shows Faribault Middle reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Faribault Middle compares
Faribault Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,883
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Faribault Public School District reports $17,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~594 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), down 81.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.