- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Luverne, MN
Luverne Middle
Federal NCES profile for Luverne Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271833002471
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luverne Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Luverne · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Luverne Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luverne Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Luverne, MN.
School address
District: Luverne Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271833002471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Luverne Middle held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 271833002471 · Luverne, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 14.3:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Luverne Elementary (515 students)
Luverne Middle held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Luverne Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Luverne Elemen
Luverne Elementary
515 students
- Luverne Senior
Luverne Senior High
351 students
- This school
Luverne Middle
271 students
- Luverne Altern 5
Luverne Alternative Program
5 students
What this shows Luverne Middle reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luverne Middle compares
Luverne Middle 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 33% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,525
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Luverne Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Luverne Public School District reports $14,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luverne Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luverne Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luverne Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luverne Alternative Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Luverne Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luverne Middle
How many students attend Luverne Middle?
Luverne Middle has 271 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Luverne, MN. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luverne Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Luverne Middle is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Luverne Middle?
28.6% of students at Luverne Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luverne Middle?
The largest demographic group at Luverne Middle is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Luverne, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luverne Middle?
Luverne Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Luverne Middle rank among public schools in Luverne?
By Resource Investment Index, Luverne Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Luverne, 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 Luverne Public School District?
Besides Luverne Middle, Luverne Public School District also operates Luverne Elementary (515 students), Luverne Senior High (351 students), and Luverne Alternative Program (5 students). See the Luverne Public School District district page for the complete list.