- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-113 students YoY
Fridley Middle shrank from 745 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (-15.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-113 students YoY 271242000610 · Fridley, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
694 enr · 14.8:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Fridley Senior High (796 students)
Fridley Middle shrank from 745 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (-15.2%). Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Fridley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fridley Senior
Fridley Senior High
796 students
- This school
Fridley Middle
694 students
- Stevenson Elem
Stevenson Elementary
459 students
- Hayes Elementa
Hayes Elementary
432 students
- Voluntary Prek 138
Voluntary Prekindergarten School
138 students
- Fridley Moore 121
Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Ctr
121 students
What this shows Fridley Middle reports 694 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fridley Middle compares
Fridley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,928
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Fridley Public School District reports $17,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~694 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 745 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), down 113.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.