- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Farmington, MN
Levi P. Dodge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Levi P. Dodge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271182000570
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Levi P. Dodge Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Levi P. Dodge Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Levi P. Dodge Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Farmington, MN.
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271182000570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Levi P. Dodge Middle School held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 271182000570 · Farmington, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 14.1:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High School (2,153 students)
Levi P. Dodge Middle School held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Levi P. Dodge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High School
2,153 students
- Robert Boeckma 855
Robert Boeckman Middle School
855 students
- This school 692
Levi P. Dodge Middle School
692 students
- North Trail El 612
North Trail Elementary
612 students
- Meadowview Ele 600
Meadowview Elementary
600 students
- Riverview Elem 573
Riverview Elementary
573 students
What this shows Levi P. Dodge Middle School reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Levi P. Dodge Middle School compares
Levi P. Dodge Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 56% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 47% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,007
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Levi P. Dodge Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmington Public School District reports $13,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Levi P. Dodge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Boeckman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Trail Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Levi P. Dodge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~692 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Levi P. Dodge Middle School
How many students attend Levi P. Dodge Middle School?
Levi P. Dodge Middle School has 692 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Farmington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Levi P. Dodge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Levi P. Dodge Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Levi P. Dodge Middle School?
18.9% of students at Levi P. Dodge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Levi P. Dodge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Levi P. Dodge Middle School is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Farmington, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Levi P. Dodge Middle School?
Levi P. Dodge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Levi P. Dodge Middle School rank among public schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Levi P. Dodge Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Farmington, 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 Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington Public School District?
Besides Levi P. Dodge Middle School, Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (2,153 students), Robert Boeckman Middle School (855 students), and North Trail Elementary (612 students). See the Farmington Public School District district page for the complete list.