Enrollment
129
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Madison, Minnesota, enrolling 129 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 129 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 169 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #88.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (22%) (diversity index 54/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools also operates Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary (380 students) and Appleton Elementary (230 students) alongside Lac Qui Parle Valley 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 Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School compares
Lac Qui Parle Valley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,428
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools, which includes Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School.
$14,428
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.9%
State 65.7%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~129 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
Is Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School a good school?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School earns 40/100 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 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.
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