Enrollment
311
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Crescent-Hokah Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Crescent-Hokah Middle School
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in La Crescent, Minnesota, enrolling 311 students.
At 14.1:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.8% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Minnesota average.
With 311 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 241 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
La Crescent-Hokah School District also operates La Crescent-Hokah Elementary (359 students) and La Crescent Senior High (328 students) alongside La Crescent-Hokah Middle School.
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 La Crescent-Hokah Middle School compares
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,417
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Crescent-Hokah School District, which includes La Crescent-Hokah Middle School.
$13,417
Per student
-12%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 61.2%
Federal 8.1%
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 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
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~311 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is La Crescent-Hokah Middle School a good school?
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School earns 45/100 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 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.
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