Enrollment
131
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Meadow Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand Meadow Middle
Grand Meadow Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Grand Meadow, Minnesota, enrolling 131 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 131 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 169 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #145, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Grand Meadow Public School District also operates Grand Meadow Elementary (172 students) and Grand Meadow Senior High (140 students) alongside Grand Meadow 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 Grand Meadow Middle compares
Grand Meadow 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,573
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 92.4%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Meadow Public School District, which includes Grand Meadow Middle.
$12,573
Per student
-18%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 67.6%
Federal 9.2%
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 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
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~131 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Grand Meadow Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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