Enrollment
393
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montevideo Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montevideo Middle
Montevideo Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Montevideo, Minnesota, enrolling 393 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 393 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 330 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #91.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Montevideo Public School District also operates Montevideo Senior High (408 students) and Sanford Elementary School (277 students) alongside Montevideo 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 Montevideo Middle compares
Montevideo 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,353
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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montevideo Public School District, which includes Montevideo Middle.
$14,353
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 69.2%
Federal 9.7%
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 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
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~393 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Montevideo Middle a good school?
Montevideo Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 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.
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