- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
New London-Spicer Middle held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 272340000948 · New London, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 14.6:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Woods Elementary (578 students)
New London-Spicer Middle held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
New London-Spicer Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prairie Woods
Prairie Woods Elementary
578 students
- This school
New London-Spicer Middle
454 students
- New London-Spi
New London-Spicer Sr.
448 students
- Prairie Meadow 26
Prairie Meadows Learning Center
26 students
- New London Alt 12
New London Alternative School
12 students
What this shows New London-Spicer Middle reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How New London-Spicer Middle compares
New London-Spicer 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,433
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
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.
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
District finance for New London-Spicer School District reports $14,433 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~454 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.