Enrollment
692
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Levi P. Dodge Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Levi P. Dodge Middle School
Levi P. Dodge Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Farmington, Minnesota, enrolling 692 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.9% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 692 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 392 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (2,153 students) and Robert Boeckman Middle School (855 students) alongside Levi P. Dodge 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 Levi P. Dodge Middle School compares
Levi P. Dodge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,555
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Public School District, which includes Levi P. Dodge Middle School.
$12,555
Per student
-18%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 62.5%
Federal 7.2%
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 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
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~692 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Levi P. Dodge Middle School a good school?
Levi P. Dodge Middle School earns 56/100 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 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.
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