- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montevideo, MN
Montevideo Middle
Federal NCES profile for Montevideo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272132001071
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montevideo Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Montevideo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Montevideo Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montevideo Middle ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Montevideo, MN.
School address
District: Montevideo Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272132001071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Montevideo Middle held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 272132001071 · Montevideo, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 17.1:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Montevideo Senior High (408 students)
Montevideo Middle held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Montevideo Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montevideo Sen
Montevideo Senior High
408 students
- This school
Montevideo Middle
393 students
- Sanford Elemen
Sanford Elementary School
277 students
- Ramsey Element
Ramsey Elementary
260 students
- Hawks Nest Ear 34
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center
34 students
What this shows Montevideo Middle reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montevideo Middle compares
Montevideo 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▲ 5% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,615
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Montevideo Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Montevideo Public School District reports $14,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montevideo Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sanford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramsey Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montevideo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montevideo Middle
How many students attend Montevideo Middle?
Montevideo Middle has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montevideo, MN. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montevideo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Montevideo Middle is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montevideo Middle?
44.9% of students at Montevideo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montevideo Middle?
The largest demographic group at Montevideo Middle is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Montevideo, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montevideo Middle?
Montevideo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Montevideo Middle rank among elementary schools in Montevideo?
By Resource Investment Index, Montevideo Middle ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Montevideo, 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 Montevideo on the city page.
What other schools are in Montevideo Public School District?
Besides Montevideo Middle, Montevideo Public School District also operates Montevideo Senior High (408 students), Sanford Elementary School (277 students), and Ramsey Elementary (260 students). See the Montevideo Public School District district page for the complete list.