- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Staples, MN
Motley-Staples Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Motley-Staples Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273390002468
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Motley-Staples Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Staples · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Motley-Staples Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Motley-Staples Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Staples, MN.
School address
District: Staples-Motley School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273390002468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Motley-Staples Middle School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 273390002468 · Staples, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 16.7:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Staples-Motley Senior High (309 students)
Motley-Staples Middle School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Motley-Staples Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staples-Motley
Staples-Motley Senior High
309 students
- Staples-Motley
Staples-Motley Elementary
308 students
- This school
Motley-Staples Middle School
284 students
What this shows Motley-Staples Middle School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Motley-Staples Middle School compares
Motley-Staples Middle School 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 4% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.7%
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
$13,990
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 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Motley-Staples Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Staples-Motley School District reports $13,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Motley-Staples Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples-Motley Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Staples-Motley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Motley-Staples Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Motley-Staples Middle School
How many students attend Motley-Staples Middle School?
Motley-Staples Middle School has 284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Staples, MN. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Motley-Staples Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Motley-Staples Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Motley-Staples Middle School?
41.0% of students at Motley-Staples Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Motley-Staples Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Motley-Staples Middle School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Staples, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Motley-Staples Middle School?
Motley-Staples Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Motley-Staples Middle School rank among public schools in Staples?
By Resource Investment Index, Motley-Staples Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Staples, 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 Staples-Motley School District?
Besides Motley-Staples Middle School, Staples-Motley School District also operates Staples-Motley Senior High (309 students) and Staples-Motley Elementary (308 students). See the Staples-Motley School District district page for the complete list.