- Enrollment
- 1,283
- Students per teacher
- 38.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Northfield, MN
Northfield Portage Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northfield Portage Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272388005427
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northfield Portage Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Northfield · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northfield Portage Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Portage Middle School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Northfield, MN.
School address
District: Northfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272388005427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
17 on latest CCD 272388005427 · Northfield, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 17:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Northfield Senior High (1,283 students)
Resource Investment Index #11 of 12 public schools in Northfield. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Northfield Portage Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northfield Sen
Northfield Senior High
1,283 students
- Northfield Mid
Northfield Middle
845 students
- Bridgewater El
Bridgewater Elementary
564 students
- Greenvale Park 488
Greenvale Park Elementary
488 students
- Spring Creek E 445
Spring Creek Elementary
445 students
- This school 17
Northfield Portage Middle School
17 students
What this shows Northfield Portage Middle School reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northfield Portage Middle School compares
Northfield Portage Middle School vs Minnesota and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 24% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Northfield Public School District reports $16,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northfield Portage Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgewater Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenvale Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northfield Portage Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 38.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~17 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northfield Portage Middle School
How many students attend Northfield Portage Middle School?
Northfield Portage Middle School has 17 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Northfield, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northfield Portage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northfield Portage Middle School is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northfield Portage Middle School?
52.9% of students at Northfield Portage Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northfield Portage Middle School?
Northfield Portage Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Northfield Portage Middle School rank among public schools in Northfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Portage Middle School ranks #11 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.
What other schools are in Northfield Public School District?
Besides Northfield Portage Middle School, Northfield Public School District also operates Northfield Senior High (1,283 students), Northfield Middle (845 students), and Bridgewater Elementary (564 students). See the Northfield Public School District district page for the complete list.