- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Meadow, MN
Grand Meadow Middle
Federal NCES profile for Grand Meadow Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271314000660
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Meadow Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Grand Meadow · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Meadow Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Meadow Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Grand Meadow, MN.
School address
District: Grand Meadow Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271314000660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Grand Meadow Middle shrank from 133 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.3 → 6.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 271314000660 · Grand Meadow, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 18.7:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Meadow Elementary (172 students)
Grand Meadow Middle shrank from 133 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 7.3 → 6.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Grand Meadow Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Meadow E
Grand Meadow Elementary
172 students
- Grand Meadow S
Grand Meadow Senior High
140 students
- This school
Grand Meadow Middle
131 students
What this shows Grand Meadow Middle reports 131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Meadow Middle compares
Grand Meadow 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 26% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 78% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$13,533
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Grand Meadow Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Grand Meadow Public School District reports $13,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Meadow Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Meadow Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Meadow Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Meadow Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~131 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Meadow Middle
How many students attend Grand Meadow Middle?
Grand Meadow Middle has 131 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Meadow, MN. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Meadow Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Meadow Middle is 18.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Meadow Middle?
31.6% of students at Grand Meadow Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Meadow Middle?
The largest demographic group at Grand Meadow Middle is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Grand Meadow, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Meadow Middle?
Grand Meadow Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Grand Meadow Middle rank among public schools in Grand Meadow?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Meadow Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Grand Meadow, 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 Grand Meadow on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Meadow Public School District?
Besides Grand Meadow Middle, Grand Meadow Public School District also operates Grand Meadow Elementary (172 students) and Grand Meadow Senior High (140 students). See the Grand Meadow Public School District district page for the complete list.