- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laporte, MN
Laporte Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Laporte Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271794005248
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laporte Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Laporte · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Laporte Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laporte Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Laporte, MN.
School address
District: Laporte Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271794005248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Laporte Middle School grew from 69 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (+18.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.2 → 4.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 271794005248 · Laporte, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
80 enr · 16:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Laporte Elementary (146 students)
Laporte Middle School grew from 69 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (+18.8%). Teacher FTE lost 5.2 → 4.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Laporte Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laporte Elemen
Laporte Elementary
146 students
- Laporte Second
Laporte Secondary
106 students
- This school
Laporte Middle School
80 students
What this shows Laporte Middle School reports 80 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laporte Middle School compares
Laporte 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 8% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,876
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 15 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Laporte Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Laporte Public School District reports $14,876 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laporte Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laporte Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laporte Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~80 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Laporte Middle School
How many students attend Laporte Middle School?
Laporte Middle School has 80 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laporte, MN. CCD year-over-year: 69 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laporte Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laporte Middle School is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laporte Middle School?
46.4% of students at Laporte Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laporte Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Laporte Middle School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Laporte, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laporte Middle School?
Laporte Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Laporte Middle School rank among public schools in Laporte?
By Resource Investment Index, Laporte Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Laporte, 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 Laporte Public School District?
Besides Laporte Middle School, Laporte Public School District also operates Laporte Elementary (146 students) and Laporte Secondary (106 students). See the Laporte Public School District district page for the complete list.