Enrollment
81
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Granada, MN
Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S
Federal NCES profile for Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271304005153
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Granada · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 40.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S has class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Granada, MN.
School address
District: Granada Huntley East Chain · Minnesota
NCES ID 271304005153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
40.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+156% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S
Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Granada, Minnesota, enrolling 81 students.
Class loads run heavy: 40.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Minnesota schools and 156% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 81 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 81 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 25 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 81 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Granada Huntley East Chain also operates Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch (138 students) and Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch (98 students) alongside Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S.
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 Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S compares
Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 40.5:1 | ▲ 156% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 17% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
81
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
40.5:1
students per teacher
- 156% above state mean
Top 98% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 81 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.9 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
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granada Huntley East Chain, which includes Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S.
$15,172
Per student
-1%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 57.9%
Federal 12.2%
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 Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle 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 (~81 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~40.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S
How many students attend Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S?
Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S has 81 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Granada, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S?
The student-teacher ratio at Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S is 40.5:1, which is 156% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 158% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S?
50.0% of students at Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S?
The largest demographic group at Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Granada, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S?
Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S rank among public schools in Granada?
By Resource Investment Index, Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Granada, 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 Granada on the city page.
Is Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S a good school?
Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. It is also less 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 Granada Huntley East Chain?
Besides Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S, Granada Huntley East Chain also operates Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch (138 students) and Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch (98 students). See the Granada Huntley East Chain district page for the complete list.
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