Enrollment
454
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New London, MN
New London-Spicer Middle
Federal NCES profile for New London-Spicer 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 272340000948
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New London-Spicer Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in New London · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
New London-Spicer Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New London-Spicer Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in New London, MN.
School address
District: New London-Spicer School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272340000948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New London-Spicer Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at New London-Spicer Middle
New London-Spicer Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in New London, Minnesota, enrolling 454 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 454 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 430 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #133.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New London-Spicer School District also operates Prairie Woods Elementary (578 students) and New London-Spicer Sr. (448 students) alongside New London-Spicer 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 New London-Spicer Middle compares
New London-Spicer 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 47% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$12,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, New London-Spicer Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New London-Spicer School District, which includes New London-Spicer Middle.
$12,686
Per student
-17%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 66.0%
Federal 8.1%
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 New London-Spicer Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Woods Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New London-Spicer Sr. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Meadows Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New London Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New London-Spicer Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~454 students)
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Frequently asked questions about New London-Spicer Middle
How many students attend New London-Spicer Middle?
New London-Spicer Middle has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New London, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New London-Spicer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New London-Spicer Middle is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New London-Spicer Middle?
22.5% of students at New London-Spicer Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New London-Spicer Middle?
The largest demographic group at New London-Spicer Middle is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in New London, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New London-Spicer Middle?
New London-Spicer Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New London-Spicer Middle rank among public schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, New London-Spicer Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in New London, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New London on the city page.
Is New London-Spicer Middle a good school?
New London-Spicer Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 New London-Spicer School District?
Besides New London-Spicer Middle, New London-Spicer School District also operates Prairie Woods Elementary (578 students), New London-Spicer Sr. (448 students), and Prairie Meadows Learning Center (26 students). See the New London-Spicer School District district page for the complete list.
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