- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lakefield, MN
Jackson County Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jackson County Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270023102042
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson County Central Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 241
- students enrolled
Jackson County Central Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jackson County Central School Dist. · Minnesota
NCES ID 270023102042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Jackson County Central Middle held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 270023102042 · Lakefield, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 21.9:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside Elementary (350 students)
Jackson County Central Middle held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Jackson County Central Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverside Elem
Riverside Elementary
350 students
- Jackson County
Jackson County Central Senior High
332 students
- This school
Jackson County Central Middle
241 students
- Pleasantview E
Pleasantview Elementary
170 students
What this shows Jackson County Central Middle reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson County Central Middle compares
Jackson County Central Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 10% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 88% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,939
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
30
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Jackson County Central Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Jackson County Central School Dist. reports $13,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson County Central Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson County Central Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasantview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson County Central Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson County Central Middle
How many students attend Jackson County Central Middle?
Jackson County Central Middle has 241 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lakefield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson County Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson County Central Middle is 21.9:1, which is 39% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson County Central Middle?
38.6% of students at Jackson County Central Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson County Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jackson County Central Middle is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Lakefield, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson County Central Middle?
Jackson County Central Middle 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, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Jackson County Central School Dist.?
Besides Jackson County Central Middle, Jackson County Central School Dist. also operates Riverside Elementary (350 students), Jackson County Central Senior High (332 students), and Pleasantview Elementary (170 students). See the Jackson County Central School Dist. district page for the complete list.