- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jordan, MN
Jordan Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jordan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271575004144
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jordan Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Jordan · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jordan Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Jordan, MN.
School address
District: Jordan Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271575004144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Jordan Middle held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 271575004144 · Jordan, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 15.1:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Jordan Elementary (701 students)
Jordan Middle held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Jordan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jordan Element
Jordan Elementary
701 students
- Jordan High Sc
Jordan High School
619 students
- This school
Jordan Middle
528 students
- Jordan Early C 29
Jordan Early Childhood
29 students
What this shows Jordan Middle reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jordan Middle compares
Jordan 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 47% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$12,400
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Jordan Middle is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Jordan Public School District reports $12,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jordan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Early Childhood | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jordan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jordan Middle
How many students attend Jordan Middle?
Jordan Middle has 528 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jordan, MN. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordan Middle is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jordan Middle?
22.6% of students at Jordan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jordan Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jordan Middle is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Jordan, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jordan Middle?
Jordan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Jordan Middle rank among public schools in Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Jordan, 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 Jordan on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan Public School District?
Besides Jordan Middle, Jordan Public School District also operates Jordan Elementary (701 students), Jordan High School (619 students), and Jordan Early Childhood (29 students). See the Jordan Public School District district page for the complete list.