Enrollment
694
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fridley, MN
Fridley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fridley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271242000610
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fridley Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Fridley · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fridley Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fridley Middle ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Fridley, MN.
School address
District: Fridley Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271242000610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fridley Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fridley Middle
Fridley Middle is a higher-need, large elementary school in Fridley, Minnesota, enrolling 694 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 694 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 114 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #99, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (34%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Fridley Public School District also operates Fridley Senior High (796 students) and Stevenson Elementary (459 students) alongside Fridley 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 Fridley Middle compares
Fridley 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 48% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$16,352
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 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
African American 34.4%
White 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, Fridley Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fridley Public School District, which includes Fridley Middle.
$16,352
Per student
+7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 65.0%
Federal 9.0%
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 Fridley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridley Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayes Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Voluntary Prekindergarten School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Ctr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fridley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary 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 (~694 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fridley Middle
How many students attend Fridley Middle?
Fridley Middle has 694 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fridley, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fridley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fridley Middle is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Fridley Middle?
63.2% of students at Fridley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fridley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fridley Middle is African American at 34.4% of enrollment, in Fridley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fridley Middle?
Fridley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fridley Middle rank among elementary schools in Fridley?
By Resource Investment Index, Fridley Middle ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Fridley, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fridley on the city page.
Is Fridley Middle a good school?
Fridley Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Fridley Public School District?
Besides Fridley Middle, Fridley Public School District also operates Fridley Senior High (796 students), Stevenson Elementary (459 students), and Hayes Elementary (432 students). See the Fridley Public School District district page for the complete list.
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