Enrollment
529
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richfield, MN
Richfield Dual Language School
Federal NCES profile for Richfield Dual Language School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273175004212
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richfield Dual Language School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Richfield · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Richfield Dual Language School has class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richfield Dual Language School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Richfield, MN.
School address
District: Richfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273175004212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richfield Dual Language School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richfield Dual Language School
Richfield Dual Language School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Richfield, Minnesota, enrolling 529 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.6% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 529 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 356 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (22%) (diversity index 46/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Richfield Public School District also operates Richfield Senior High (1,183 students) and Richfield Middle (808 students) alongside Richfield Dual Language 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 Richfield Dual Language School compares
Richfield Dual Language 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 5% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$16,900
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 69.9%
White 22.3%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Richfield Dual Language School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richfield Public School District, which includes Richfield Dual Language School.
$16,900
Per student
+11%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 53.4%
Federal 13.7%
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 Richfield Dual Language School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richfield Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richfield Stem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richfield Dual Language School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 (~529 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Richfield Dual Language School
How many students attend Richfield Dual Language School?
Richfield Dual Language School has 529 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richfield, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richfield Dual Language School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richfield Dual Language School is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richfield Dual Language School?
40.6% of students at Richfield Dual Language School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richfield Dual Language School?
The largest demographic group at Richfield Dual Language School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment, in Richfield, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richfield Dual Language School?
Richfield Dual Language School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Richfield Dual Language School rank among schools in Richfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Richfield Dual Language School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Richfield, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richfield on the city page.
Is Richfield Dual Language School a good school?
Richfield Dual Language School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. 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 Richfield Public School District?
Besides Richfield Dual Language School, Richfield Public School District also operates Richfield Senior High (1,183 students), Richfield Middle (808 students), and Richfield Stem School (604 students). See the Richfield Public School District district page for the complete list.
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