- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Medford, MN
Medford Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Medford Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271932000910
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Medford Secondary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools.
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 379
- students enrolled
Medford Secondary has class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Medford Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271932000910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Medford Secondary shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 271932000910 · Medford, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 25.3:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Medford Elementary (466 students)
Medford Secondary shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Medford Secondary compares
Medford Secondary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 60% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 33% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 60% 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.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$11,434
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Medford Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Medford Public School District reports $11,434 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Medford Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Medford Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Medford Secondary
How many students attend Medford Secondary?
Medford Secondary has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Medford, MN. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medford Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Medford Secondary is 25.3:1, which is 60% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Medford Secondary?
28.7% of students at Medford Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Medford Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Medford Secondary is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Medford, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Medford Secondary?
Medford Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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).
What other schools are in Medford Public School District?
Besides Medford Secondary, Medford Public School District also operates Medford Elementary (466 students). See the Medford Public School District district page for the complete list.