Enrollment
1,108
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Coon Rapids, MN
Northdale Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northdale Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270318000119
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northdale Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #9 of 16
- public schools in Coon Rapids · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northdale Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northdale Middle ranks #9 of 16 public schools in Coon Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318000119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northdale Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northdale Middle
Northdale Middle is a large middle school in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, enrolling 1,108 students.
At 15:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.6% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,108 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 143 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students) and Champlin Park High School (2,978 students) alongside Northdale 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 Northdale Middle compares
Northdale 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 17% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,108 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,108
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$14,265
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
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 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 52.8%
African American 15.8%
Asian 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Northdale Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anoka-Hennepin School District, which includes Northdale Middle.
$14,265
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 66.0%
Federal 10.5%
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 Northdale Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northdale Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~1,108 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Northdale Middle
How many students attend Northdale Middle?
Northdale Middle has 1,108 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Coon Rapids, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northdale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northdale Middle is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Northdale Middle?
35.6% of students at Northdale Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northdale Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northdale Middle is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Coon Rapids, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northdale Middle?
Northdale Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Northdale Middle rank among public schools in Coon Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Northdale Middle ranks #9 of 16 public schools in Coon Rapids, 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 Coon Rapids on the city page.
Is Northdale Middle a good school?
Northdale Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. 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 Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides Northdale Middle, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.
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