- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 44.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodbury, MN
Middleton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Middleton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273381002306
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middleton Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Woodbury · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Middleton Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middleton Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Woodbury, MN.
School address
District: South Washington County Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273381002306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Middleton Elementary held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 273381002306 · Woodbury, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 15.9:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,072 students)
Middleton Elementary held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Middleton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,072 students
- Park High Scho
Park High School
1,992 students
- Woodbury High
Woodbury High School
1,943 students
- Lake Middle Sc
Lake Middle School
1,165 students
- Woodbury Middl
Woodbury Middle School
1,160 students
- This school 557
Middleton Elementary
557 students
What this shows Middleton Elementary reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middleton Elementary compares
Middleton Elementary 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$13,992
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Middleton Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Washington County Schools reports $13,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middleton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middleton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 36.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,943
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 53:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 38.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middleton Elementary
How many students attend Middleton Elementary?
Middleton Elementary has 557 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodbury, MN. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middleton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Middleton Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middleton Elementary?
16.4% of students at Middleton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middleton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Middleton Elementary is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Woodbury, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middleton Elementary?
Middleton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Middleton Elementary rank among elementary schools in Woodbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Middleton Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Woodbury, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Woodbury on the city page.
What other schools are in South Washington County Schools?
Besides Middleton Elementary, South Washington County Schools also operates East Ridge High School (2,072 students), Park High School (1,992 students), and Woodbury High School (1,943 students). See the South Washington County Schools district page for the complete list.