- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ely, MN
Memorial Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271152004645
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ely · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ely, MN.
School address
District: Ely Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271152004645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Memorial Middle School grew from 149 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 271152004645 · Ely, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
146 enr · 20.9:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Elementary (201 students)
Memorial Middle School grew from 149 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Memorial Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary
201 students
- Memorial High
Memorial High School
181 students
- This school
Memorial Middle School
146 students
What this shows Memorial Middle School reports 146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial Middle School compares
Memorial Middle School is a growing 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 86% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$16,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.2, Memorial Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ely Public School District reports $16,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial Middle School
How many students attend Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has 146 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ely, MN. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School is 20.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial Middle School?
26.2% of students at Memorial Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial Middle School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Ely, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Memorial Middle School rank among public schools in Ely?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ely, 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 Ely Public School District?
Besides Memorial Middle School, Ely Public School District also operates Washington Elementary (201 students) and Memorial High School (181 students). See the Ely Public School District district page for the complete list.