Enrollment
528
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jordan Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jordan Middle
Jordan Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Jordan, Minnesota, enrolling 528 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 528 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 455 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #367, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 528 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jordan Public School District spends $12,102 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Jordan Public School District also operates Jordan Elementary (701 students) and Jordan High School (619 students) alongside Jordan 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 Jordan Middle compares
Jordan 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,102
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan Public School District, which includes Jordan Middle.
$12,102
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 61.8%
Federal 10.9%
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 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
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary 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 (~528 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jordan Middle a good school?
Jordan Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 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.
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