- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pillager, MN
Pillager Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pillager Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272835004841
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pillager Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Pillager · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pillager Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pillager Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pillager, MN.
School address
District: Pillager Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272835004841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Pillager Middle School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 272835004841 · Pillager, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 20.6:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Pillager Elementary (521 students)
Pillager Middle School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Pillager Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pillager Eleme
Pillager Elementary
521 students
- This school
Pillager Middle School
433 students
- Pillager Senio
Pillager Senior High School
370 students
What this shows Pillager Middle School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pillager Middle School compares
Pillager Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 18% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 85% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$13,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Pillager Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Pillager Public School District reports $13,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pillager Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pillager Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pillager Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pillager Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pillager Middle School
How many students attend Pillager Middle School?
Pillager Middle School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pillager, MN. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pillager Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pillager Middle School is 20.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pillager Middle School?
34.9% of students at Pillager Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pillager Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pillager Middle School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Pillager, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pillager Middle School?
Pillager Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Pillager Middle School rank among public schools in Pillager?
By Resource Investment Index, Pillager Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pillager, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pillager Public School District?
Besides Pillager Middle School, Pillager Public School District also operates Pillager Elementary (521 students) and Pillager Senior High School (370 students). See the Pillager Public School District district page for the complete list.