Enrollment
1,037
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Duluth, MN
Ordean East Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ordean East Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271104000489
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ordean East Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #29 of 31
- public schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ordean East Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ordean East Middle School ranks #29 of 31 public schools in Duluth, MN.
School address
District: Duluth Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271104000489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ordean East Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ordean East Middle School
Ordean East Middle School is a large middle school in Duluth, Minnesota, enrolling 1,037 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.6:1 is larger than about 95% of Minnesota schools and 87% 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 20.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,037 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 211 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #203, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 478 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Duluth Public School District also operates East High School (1,495 students) and Denfeld High School (951 students) alongside Ordean East 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 Ordean East Middle School compares
Ordean East 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 | 29.6:1 | ▲ 87% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 53% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,037 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,037
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
29.6:1
students per teacher
- 87% above state mean
Top 95% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$14,387
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 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 86.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Ordean East Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duluth Public School District, which includes Ordean East Middle School.
$14,387
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 55.1%
Federal 14.5%
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 Ordean East Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denfeld High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lester Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Congdon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ordean East Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,037 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ordean East Middle School
How many students attend Ordean East Middle School?
Ordean East Middle School has 1,037 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Duluth, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ordean East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ordean East Middle School is 29.6:1, which is 87% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ordean East Middle School?
20.2% of students at Ordean East Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ordean East Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ordean East Middle School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Duluth, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ordean East Middle School?
Ordean East Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Ordean East Middle School rank among public schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, Ordean East Middle School ranks #29 of 31 public schools in Duluth, 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 Duluth on the city page.
Is Ordean East Middle School a good school?
Ordean East Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. 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 Duluth Public School District?
Besides Ordean East Middle School, Duluth Public School District also operates East High School (1,495 students), Denfeld High School (951 students), and Lincoln Park Middle School (606 students). See the Duluth Public School District district page for the complete list.
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