- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madison, MN
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270012503893
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Madison, MN.
School address
District: Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270012503893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.3 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 270012503893 · Madison, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
129 enr · 16.1:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary (380 students)
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.3 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lac Qui Parle
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
380 students
- Appleton Eleme
Appleton Elementary
230 students
- Madison-Mariet 151
Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary
151 students
- This school 129
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
129 students
What this shows Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School reports 129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School compares
Lac Qui Parle Valley 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▲ 10% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,825
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools reports $14,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Appleton Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~129 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
How many students attend Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School has 129 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madison, MN. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School?
47.2% of students at Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Madison, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Madison, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools?
Besides Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School, Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools also operates Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary (380 students), Appleton Elementary (230 students), and Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary (151 students). See the Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools district page for the complete list.