- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Ulm, MN
New Ulm Middle School
Federal NCES profile for New Ulm Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272349005035
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Ulm Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in New Ulm · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
New Ulm Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Ulm Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in New Ulm, MN.
School address
District: New Ulm Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272349005035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
New Ulm Middle School shrank from 648 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 272349005035 · New Ulm, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 19.9:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: New Ulm High School (687 students)
New Ulm Middle School shrank from 648 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
New Ulm Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Ulm High S
New Ulm High School
687 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary
643 students
- This school
New Ulm Middle School
617 students
- Washington Lea 180
Washington Learning Center
180 students
- New Ulm Cte Ce 1
New Ulm Cte Center
1 students
What this shows New Ulm Middle School reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Ulm Middle School compares
New Ulm Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 37% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 83% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$14,376
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, New Ulm Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for New Ulm Public School District reports $14,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Ulm Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ulm High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Ulm Cte Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to New Ulm Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Ulm Middle School
How many students attend New Ulm Middle School?
New Ulm Middle School has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Ulm, MN. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Ulm Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Ulm Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Ulm Middle School?
27.0% of students at New Ulm Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Ulm Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New Ulm Middle School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in New Ulm, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Ulm Middle School?
New Ulm Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 New Ulm Middle School rank among public schools in New Ulm?
By Resource Investment Index, New Ulm Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in New Ulm, 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 Ulm on the city page.
What other schools are in New Ulm Public School District?
Besides New Ulm Middle School, New Ulm Public School District also operates New Ulm High School (687 students), Jefferson Elementary (643 students), and Washington Learning Center (180 students). See the New Ulm Public School District district page for the complete list.