- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Champlin, MN
Jackson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270318000108
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Champlin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Champlin, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318000108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Jackson Middle held near 2,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 113.1 → 116.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+49 students YoY 270318000108 · Champlin, MN Middle · LARGE · TRAD
2,037 enr · 18:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Blaine High School (3,157 students)
Jackson Middle held near 2,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 113.1 → 116.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Jackson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blaine High Sc
Blaine High School
3,157 students
- Champlin Park
Champlin Park High School
2,978 students
- Anoka High Sch
Anoka High School
2,348 students
- This school
Jackson Middle
2,037 students
- Coon Rapids Hi
Coon Rapids High School
1,975 students
- Andover High S
Andover High School
1,758 students
What this shows Jackson Middle reports 2,037 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Middle compares
Jackson 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 23% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,037 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,037
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$15,130
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
335
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.7%
African American 19.7%
Asian 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Jackson Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anoka-Hennepin School District reports $15,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andover High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,758
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~2,037 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Middle
How many students attend Jackson Middle?
Jackson Middle has 2,037 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Champlin, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,981 (2022-23) → 2,030 (2023-24), nearly flat (+49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle is 18:1, which is 14% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Middle?
33.1% of students at Jackson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Middle is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Champlin, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Middle?
Jackson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Jackson Middle rank among public schools in Champlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Champlin, 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 Champlin on the city page.
What other schools are in Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides Jackson Middle, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.