- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hermantown, MN
Hermantown Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hermantown Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271392002143
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hermantown Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Hermantown · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hermantown Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hermantown Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hermantown, MN.
School address
District: Hermantown Community Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271392002143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Hermantown Middle shrank from 680 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 271392002143 · Hermantown, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 16.5:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Hermantown Elementary (731 students)
Hermantown Middle shrank from 680 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hermantown Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hermantown Ele
Hermantown Elementary
731 students
- This school
Hermantown Middle
677 students
- Hermantown Sen
Hermantown Senior High
655 students
- Hermantown Ear 43
Hermantown Early Childhood
43 students
- Hermantown Alt 12
Hermantown Alternative Learning Prg
12 students
What this shows Hermantown Middle reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hermantown Middle compares
Hermantown 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 61% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,452
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Hermantown Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Hermantown Community Schools reports $11,452 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hermantown Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermantown Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hermantown Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hermantown Early Childhood | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hermantown Alternative Learning Prg | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hermantown Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 5.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~677 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hermantown Middle
How many students attend Hermantown Middle?
Hermantown Middle has 677 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hermantown, MN. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermantown Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermantown Middle is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hermantown Middle?
16.5% of students at Hermantown Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermantown Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hermantown Middle is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Hermantown, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermantown Middle?
Hermantown Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hermantown Middle rank among public schools in Hermantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hermantown Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hermantown, 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 Hermantown on the city page.
What other schools are in Hermantown Community Schools?
Besides Hermantown Middle, Hermantown Community Schools also operates Hermantown Elementary (731 students), Hermantown Senior High (655 students), and Hermantown Early Childhood (43 students). See the Hermantown Community Schools district page for the complete list.