Enrollment
617
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Ulm Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Ulm Middle School
New Ulm Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in New Ulm, Minnesota, enrolling 617 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 617 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 468 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #337, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New Ulm Public School District also operates New Ulm High School (687 students) and Jefferson Elementary (643 students) alongside New Ulm 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 Ulm Middle School compares
New Ulm 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,901
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Ulm Public School District, which includes New Ulm Middle School.
$13,901
Per student
-9%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 64.6%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
- -
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 (~617 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is New Ulm Middle School a good school?
New Ulm Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of 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 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.
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