- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Farmington, MN
Farmington High School
Federal NCES profile for Farmington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271182000568
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmington High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Farmington High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington High School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Farmington, MN.
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271182000568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Farmington High School held near 2,196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 109.9 → 109.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 271182000568 · Farmington, MN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,153 enr · 19.8:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert Boeckman Middle School (855 students)
Farmington High School held near 2,196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 109.9 → 109.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Farmington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Farmington High School
2,153 students
- Robert Boeckma 855
Robert Boeckman Middle School
855 students
- Levi P. Dodge 692
Levi P. Dodge Middle School
692 students
- North Trail El 612
North Trail Elementary
612 students
- Meadowview Ele 600
Meadowview Elementary
600 students
- Riverview Elem 573
Riverview Elementary
573 students
What this shows Farmington High School reports 2,153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farmington High School compares
Farmington High School 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,153 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,153
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 82% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 5.2%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Farmington High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmington Public School District reports $13,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farmington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Boeckman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Levi P. Dodge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Trail Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farmington High School
How many students attend Farmington High School?
Farmington High School has 2,153 students enrolled. It is a high school in Farmington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 2,201 (2022-23) → 2,196 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington High School is 19.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farmington High School?
16.2% of students at Farmington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmington High School?
The largest demographic group at Farmington High School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Farmington, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmington High School?
Farmington High School 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 Farmington High School rank among public schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington High School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Farmington, 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 Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington Public School District?
Besides Farmington High School, Farmington Public School District also operates Robert Boeckman Middle School (855 students), Levi P. Dodge Middle School (692 students), and North Trail Elementary (612 students). See the Farmington Public School District district page for the complete list.