Enrollment
845
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Northfield, MN
Northfield Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northfield Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272388001182
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northfield Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Northfield · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 38.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northfield Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Middle ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Northfield, MN.
School address
District: Northfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272388001182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+143% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northfield Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northfield Middle
Northfield Middle is a large middle school in Northfield, Minnesota, enrolling 845 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Minnesota schools and 143% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 92% of state schools at 845 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 319 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #168.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Northfield Public School District also operates Northfield Senior High (1,283 students) and Bridgewater Elementary (564 students) alongside Northfield 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 Northfield Middle compares
Northfield 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 | 38.4:1 | ▲ 143% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 52% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
38.4:1
students per teacher
- 143% above state mean
Top 97% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$15,875
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 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 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Northfield Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northfield Public School District, which includes Northfield Middle.
$15,875
Per student
+4%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 56.3%
Federal 9.1%
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 Northfield Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgewater Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenvale Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northfield Community Education Cntr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northfield Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,283
- Students per teacher
- 38.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~845 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~38.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Northfield Middle
How many students attend Northfield Middle?
Northfield Middle has 845 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Northfield, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northfield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northfield Middle is 38.4:1, which is 143% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 145% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northfield Middle?
20.4% of students at Northfield Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northfield Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northfield Middle is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Northfield, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northfield Middle?
Northfield Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Northfield Middle rank among public schools in Northfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Middle ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Northfield, 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 Northfield on the city page.
Is Northfield Middle a good school?
Northfield Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Northfield Public School District?
Besides Northfield Middle, Northfield Public School District also operates Northfield Senior High (1,283 students), Bridgewater Elementary (564 students), and Greenvale Park Elementary (488 students). See the Northfield Public School District district page for the complete list.
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