- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Richfield Dual Language School held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 273175004212 · Richfield, MN Other · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 17.1:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Richfield Senior High (1,183 students)
Richfield Dual Language School held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Richfield Dual Language School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richfield Seni
Richfield Senior High
1,183 students
- Richfield Midd
Richfield Middle
808 students
- Richfield Stem
Richfield Stem School
604 students
- This school
Richfield Dual Language School
529 students
- Sheridan Hills 406
Sheridan Hills Elementary
406 students
- Centennial Ele 303
Centennial Elementary
303 students
What this shows Richfield Dual Language School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richfield Dual Language School compares
Richfield Dual Language 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,931
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Richfield Public School District reports $17,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~529 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.