Enrollment
80
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laporte Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laporte Middle School
Laporte Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Laporte, Minnesota, enrolling 80 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 80 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 145 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #83.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 15 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 21 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 80 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Laporte Public School District also operates Laporte Elementary (146 students) and Laporte Secondary (106 students) alongside Laporte 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 Laporte Middle School compares
Laporte 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% | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,288
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laporte Public School District, which includes Laporte Middle School.
$15,288
Per student
+0%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 69.5%
Federal 11.7%
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 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
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle 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 (~80 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Laporte on the city page.
Is Laporte Middle School a good school?
Laporte Middle School earns 41/100 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 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.
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