Enrollment
926
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Prague, MN
New Prague Middle School
Federal NCES profile for New Prague Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272343001145
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Prague Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in New Prague · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
New Prague Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Prague Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in New Prague, MN.
School address
District: New Prague Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272343001145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+89% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Prague Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Prague Middle School
New Prague Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in New Prague, Minnesota, enrolling 926 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.9:1 is larger than about 95% of Minnesota schools and 89% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.9% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 93% of state schools at 926 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 225 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #186, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 463 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding New Prague Area Schools spends $11,757 per pupil, 23% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
New Prague Area Schools also operates New Prague Senior High (1,315 students) and Raven Stream Elementary (542 students) alongside New Prague Middle School.
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 Prague Middle School compares
New Prague Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.9:1 | ▲ 89% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 68% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 926 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
926
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.9:1
students per teacher
- 89% above state mean
Top 95% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$11,757
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 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 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, New Prague Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Prague Area Schools, which includes New Prague Middle School.
$11,757
Per student
-23%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 62.2%
Federal 7.1%
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 Prague Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Prague Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raven Stream Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle View | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Falcon Ridge | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Education Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Prague Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle 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 (~926 students)
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Frequently asked questions about New Prague Middle School
How many students attend New Prague Middle School?
New Prague Middle School has 926 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Prague, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Prague Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Prague Middle School is 29.9:1, which is 89% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 90% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Prague Middle School?
13.9% of students at New Prague Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Prague Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New Prague Middle School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in New Prague, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Prague Middle School?
New Prague Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 New Prague Middle School rank among public schools in New Prague?
By Resource Investment Index, New Prague Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in New Prague, 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 Prague on the city page.
Is New Prague Middle School a good school?
New Prague Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 New Prague Area Schools?
Besides New Prague Middle School, New Prague Area Schools also operates New Prague Senior High (1,315 students), Raven Stream Elementary (542 students), and Eagle View (527 students). See the New Prague Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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