- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Litchfield, MN
Litchfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Litchfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271821000838
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Litchfield Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Litchfield · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Litchfield Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Litchfield Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, MN.
School address
District: Litchfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271821000838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Litchfield Middle School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 271821000838 · Litchfield, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 17:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Ripley Elementary (568 students)
Litchfield Middle School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Litchfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Ripley El
Lake Ripley Elementary
568 students
- This school
Litchfield Middle School
494 students
- Litchfield Sen
Litchfield Senior High
448 students
- Litchfield Ear 42
Litchfield Early Childhood Special
42 students
- Litchfield Are 14
Litchfield Area Learning Program
14 students
What this shows Litchfield Middle School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Litchfield Middle School compares
Litchfield 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$14,463
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Litchfield Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Litchfield Public School District reports $14,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Litchfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Ripley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Early Childhood Special | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Area Learning Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Litchfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Litchfield Middle School
How many students attend Litchfield Middle School?
Litchfield Middle School has 494 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Litchfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Middle School is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Litchfield Middle School?
32.3% of students at Litchfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Litchfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Litchfield Middle School is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Litchfield, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Litchfield Middle School?
Litchfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Litchfield Middle School rank among public schools in Litchfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Litchfield Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, 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 Litchfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Litchfield Public School District?
Besides Litchfield Middle School, Litchfield Public School District also operates Lake Ripley Elementary (568 students), Litchfield Senior High (448 students), and Litchfield Early Childhood Special (42 students). See the Litchfield Public School District district page for the complete list.