- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Crescent, MN
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for La Crescent-Hokah Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271725004238
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in La Crescent · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Crescent-Hokah Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in La Crescent, MN.
School address
District: La Crescent-Hokah School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271725004238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 271725004238 · La Crescent, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 14.1:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: La Crescent-Hokah Elementary (359 students)
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Crescent-Ho
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary
359 students
- La Crescent Se
La Crescent Senior High
328 students
- This school
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School
311 students
What this shows La Crescent-Hokah Middle School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Crescent-Hokah Middle School compares
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 56% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 47% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,823
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, La Crescent-Hokah Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for La Crescent-Hokah School District reports $14,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Crescent-Hokah Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crescent-Hokah Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Crescent Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Crescent-Hokah Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Crescent-Hokah Middle School
How many students attend La Crescent-Hokah Middle School?
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Crescent, MN. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Crescent-Hokah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Crescent-Hokah Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 La Crescent-Hokah Middle School?
18.8% of students at La Crescent-Hokah Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Crescent-Hokah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at La Crescent-Hokah Middle School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in La Crescent, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Crescent-Hokah Middle School?
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 La Crescent-Hokah Middle School rank among public schools in La Crescent?
By Resource Investment Index, La Crescent-Hokah Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in La Crescent, 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 La Crescent on the city page.
What other schools are in La Crescent-Hokah School District?
Besides La Crescent-Hokah Middle School, La Crescent-Hokah School District also operates La Crescent-Hokah Elementary (359 students) and La Crescent Senior High (328 students). See the La Crescent-Hokah School District district page for the complete list.