- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Red Lake, MN
Red Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Red Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273051002427
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Lake Middle School earns 24/100 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.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Red Lake · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Lake Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Lake Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Red Lake, MN.
School address
District: Red Lake Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273051002427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Red Lake Middle School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 273051002427 · Red Lake, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 20.6:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Lake Elementary (526 students)
Red Lake Middle School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Red Lake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Red Lake Eleme
Red Lake Elementary
526 students
- Red Lake Secon
Red Lake Secondary
377 students
- This school
Red Lake Middle School
268 students
- Red Lake Early 137
Red Lake Early Childhood Center
137 students
- Ponemah Elemen 136
Ponemah Elementary
136 students
- Red Lake Alter 53
Red Lake Alternative Learning
53 students
What this shows Red Lake Middle School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Lake Middle School compares
Red Lake 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 | 83.2% | ▲ 94% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 49% | - | - |
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.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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.
Funding equity
$29,400
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.9, Red Lake Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Red Lake Public School District reports $29,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lake Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Lake Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Lake Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponemah Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Lake Alternative Learning | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Red Lake Middle School
How many students attend Red Lake Middle School?
Red Lake Middle School has 268 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Red Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Lake 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 Red Lake Middle School?
83.2% of students at Red Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Red Lake Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.9% of enrollment, in Red Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Lake Middle School?
Red Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Red Lake Middle School rank among public schools in Red Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Lake Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Red Lake, 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 Red Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Lake Public School District?
Besides Red Lake Middle School, Red Lake Public School District also operates Red Lake Elementary (526 students), Red Lake Secondary (377 students), and Red Lake Early Childhood Center (137 students). See the Red Lake Public School District district page for the complete list.