- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burnsville, MN
Joseph Nicollet Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Nicollet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 87/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270729000297
👥 S:T ratio 96
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Nicollet Middle School earns 87/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 17
- public schools in Burnsville · Resource Index
- 87
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph Nicollet Middle School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Nicollet Middle School ranks #1 of 17 public schools in Burnsville, MN.
School address
District: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270729000297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+670 students YoY
Joseph Nicollet Middle School grew from 78 students in 2022-23 to 748 in 2023-24 (+859.0%).
Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 52.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+670 students YoY 270729000297 · Burnsville, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 1:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 87
Nearest enrollment peer: Burnsville High School (2,029 students)
Joseph Nicollet Middle School grew from 78 students in 2022-23 to 748 in 2023-24 (+859.0%). Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 52.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Joseph Nicollet Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burnsville Hig
Burnsville High School
2,029 students
- Burnsville Are
Burnsville Area Learning Center
1,350 students
- William Byrne 569
William Byrne Elementary
569 students
- Sky Oaks Eleme 524
Sky Oaks Elementary
524 students
- Harriet Bishop 511
Harriet Bishop Elementary
511 students
- This school 50
Joseph Nicollet Middle School
50 students
What this shows Joseph Nicollet Middle School reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph Nicollet Middle School compares
Joseph Nicollet Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1:1 | ▼ 94% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
1:1
students per teacher
- 94% below state mean
Top 1% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,393
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 25 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 80.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.0%
African American 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Joseph Nicollet Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools reports $17,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph Nicollet Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burnsville Area Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| William Byrne Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky Oaks Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harriet Bishop Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Nicollet Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,350
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~50 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Nicollet Middle School
How many students attend Joseph Nicollet Middle School?
Joseph Nicollet Middle School has 50 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burnsville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 78 (2022-23) → 748 (2023-24), up 670.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Nicollet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Nicollet Middle School is 1:1, which is 94% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 94% 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 Joseph Nicollet Middle School?
61.5% of students at Joseph Nicollet Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph Nicollet Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Nicollet Middle School is African American at 34.0% of enrollment, in Burnsville, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Nicollet Middle School?
Joseph Nicollet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 87/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joseph Nicollet Middle School rank among public schools in Burnsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Nicollet Middle School ranks #1 of 17 public schools in Burnsville, 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 Burnsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools?
Besides Joseph Nicollet Middle School, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools also operates Burnsville High School (2,029 students), Burnsville Area Learning Center (1,350 students), and William Byrne Elementary (569 students). See the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools district page for the complete list.