Enrollment
244
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Le Sueur, MN
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271807004408
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Le Sueur · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Le Sueur, MN.
School address
District: Le Sueur-Henderson School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271807004408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Le Sueur, Minnesota, enrolling 244 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 244 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.
Among 276 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 122 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Le Sueur-Henderson School District also operates Le Sueur-Henderson High School (500 students) and Park Elementary (390 students) alongside Le Sueur-Henderson 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 Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School compares
Le Sueur-Henderson 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 65% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 122 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Le Sueur-Henderson School District, which includes Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School.
$12,894
Per student
-16%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 64.6%
Federal 9.5%
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 Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Sueur-Henderson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alternative Learning Cooperative | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~244 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School
How many students attend Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School?
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School has 244 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Le Sueur, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School?
27.5% of students at Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School?
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School rank among public schools in Le Sueur?
By Resource Investment Index, Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Le Sueur, 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 Le Sueur on the city page.
Is Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School a good school?
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School earns 57/100 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 Le Sueur-Henderson School District?
Besides Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School, Le Sueur-Henderson School District also operates Le Sueur-Henderson High School (500 students), Park Elementary (390 students), and Hilltop Elementary (115 students). See the Le Sueur-Henderson School District district page for the complete list.
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