- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+80 students YoY
Ordean East Middle School grew from 989 students in 2022-23 to 1,069 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 52.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+80 students YoY 271104000489 · Duluth, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,037 enr · 29.6:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,495 students)
Ordean East Middle School grew from 989 students in 2022-23 to 1,069 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 52.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Ordean East Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
1,495 students
- This school
Ordean East Middle School
1,037 students
- Denfeld High S
Denfeld High School
951 students
- Lincoln Park M
Lincoln Park Middle School
606 students
- Lester Park El 510
Lester Park Elementary
510 students
- Congdon Elemen 474
Congdon Elementary
474 students
What this shows Ordean East Middle School reports 1,037 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ordean East Middle School compares
Ordean East Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,081
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
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.
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
District finance for Duluth Public School District reports $16,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,037 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 989 (2022-23) → 1,069 (2023-24), up 80.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.