- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 271807004408 · Le Sueur, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 16.3:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Le Sueur-Henderson High School (500 students)
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Le Sueur-Hende
Le Sueur-Henderson High School
500 students
- Park Elementar
Park Elementary
390 students
- This school
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School
244 students
- Hilltop Elemen 115
Hilltop Elementary
115 students
- Alternative Le 18
Alternative Learning Cooperative
18 students
What this shows Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School compares
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
Programs
District finance for Le Sueur-Henderson School District reports $13,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~244 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.