Enrollment
2,037
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
113.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle is a large middle school in Champlin, Minnesota, enrolling 2,037 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,037 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 48 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 489 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,037 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students) and Champlin Park High School (2,978 students) alongside Jackson 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 Jackson Middle compares
Jackson 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,265
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anoka-Hennepin School District, which includes Jackson Middle.
$14,265
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 66.0%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~2,037 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jackson Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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