Enrollment
99
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lyle, MN
Lyle Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lyle Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 1/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271836005554
👥 S:T ratio 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyle Middle earns 1/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lyle · Resource Index
- 1
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyle Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyle Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lyle, MN.
School address
District: Lyle Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271836005554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lyle Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lyle Middle
Lyle Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lyle, Minnesota, enrolling 99 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.8:1 is larger than about 92% of Minnesota schools and 57% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 99 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 156 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #156, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Lyle Public School District also operates Lyle Elementary (125 students) and Lyle High School (82 students) alongside Lyle Middle.
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 Lyle Middle compares
Lyle Middle on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 57% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▲ 23% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 92% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Lyle Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lyle Public School District, which includes Lyle Middle.
$13,869
Per student
-9%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 69.3%
Federal 8.5%
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 Lyle Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyle Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyle High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyle Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary 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 (~99 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lyle Middle
How many students attend Lyle Middle?
Lyle Middle has 99 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lyle, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyle Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyle Middle is 24.8:1, which is 57% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyle Middle?
52.5% of students at Lyle Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyle Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lyle Middle is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Lyle, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyle Middle?
Lyle Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 1/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lyle Middle rank among public schools in Lyle?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyle Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lyle, 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 Lyle on the city page.
Is Lyle Middle a good school?
Lyle Middle earns 1/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. 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 Lyle Public School District?
Besides Lyle Middle, Lyle Public School District also operates Lyle Elementary (125 students) and Lyle High School (82 students). See the Lyle Public School District district page for the complete list.
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