- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winthrop, MN
Gfw Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gfw Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271258005506
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gfw Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 121
- students enrolled
Gfw Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gfw Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271258005506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Gfw Middle School shrank from 187 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 271258005506 · Winthrop, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 20.2:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gfw Elementary School (240 students)
Gfw Middle School shrank from 187 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Gfw Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gfw Elementary
Gfw Elementary School
240 students
- Gfw High Schoo
Gfw High School
211 students
- This school
Gfw Middle School
121 students
What this shows Gfw Middle School reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gfw Middle School compares
Gfw Middle School 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▲ 11% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 84% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$17,040
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Gfw Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Gfw Public Schools reports $17,040 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gfw Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gfw Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gfw High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gfw Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~121 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gfw Middle School
How many students attend Gfw Middle School?
Gfw Middle School has 121 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winthrop, MN. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gfw Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gfw Middle School is 20.2:1, which is 28% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gfw Middle School?
47.6% of students at Gfw Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gfw Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gfw Middle School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Winthrop, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gfw Middle School?
Gfw Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Gfw Public Schools?
Besides Gfw Middle School, Gfw Public Schools also operates Gfw Elementary School (240 students) and Gfw High School (211 students). See the Gfw Public Schools district page for the complete list.