Enrollment
309
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redwood Falls, MN
Redwood Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Redwood Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270018202301
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redwood Valley Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Redwood Falls · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Redwood Valley Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Valley Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Redwood Falls, MN.
School address
District: Redwood Area School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270018202301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redwood Valley Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Redwood Valley Middle
Redwood Valley Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, enrolling 309 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.5% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 309 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 306 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #266, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (24%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Redwood Area School District also operates Reede Gray Elementary (442 students) and Redwood Valley Senior High (362 students) alongside Redwood Valley Middle.
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 Redwood Valley Middle compares
Redwood Valley Middle on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▲ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 46% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$14,533
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 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 64.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Redwood Valley Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redwood Area School District, which includes Redwood Valley Middle.
$14,533
Per student
-5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 65.8%
Federal 14.7%
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 Redwood Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reede Gray Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redwood Valley Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redwood Valley Alternative | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Redwood Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar elementary 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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Redwood Valley Middle
How many students attend Redwood Valley Middle?
Redwood Valley Middle has 309 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redwood Falls, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwood Valley Middle is 14:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Redwood Valley Middle?
43.5% of students at Redwood Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redwood Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Redwood Valley Middle is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Redwood Falls, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redwood Valley Middle?
Redwood Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Redwood Valley Middle rank among public schools in Redwood Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Valley Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Redwood Falls, 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 Redwood Falls on the city page.
Is Redwood Valley Middle a good school?
Redwood Valley Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Redwood Area School District?
Besides Redwood Valley Middle, Redwood Area School District also operates Reede Gray Elementary (442 students), Redwood Valley Senior High (362 students), and Redwood Valley Alternative (1 students). See the Redwood Area School District district page for the complete list.
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