Enrollment
808
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richfield, MN
Richfield Middle
Federal NCES profile for Richfield Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273175001317
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richfield Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Richfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Richfield Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richfield Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Richfield, MN.
School address
District: Richfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273175001317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richfield Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richfield Middle
Richfield Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Richfield, Minnesota, enrolling 808 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 91% of state schools at 808 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 125 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #84.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Richfield Public School District also operates Richfield Senior High (1,183 students) and Richfield Stem School (604 students) alongside Richfield 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 Richfield Middle compares
Richfield 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 30% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 808 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
808
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
White 28.7%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Richfield Middle 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 Middle.
$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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richfield Stem School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richfield Dual Language School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richfield Middle'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
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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 middle 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 (~808 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Richfield Middle
How many students attend Richfield Middle?
Richfield Middle has 808 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richfield, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richfield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Richfield Middle is 18:1, which is 14% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richfield Middle?
55.8% of students at Richfield Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richfield Middle?
The largest demographic group at Richfield Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment, in Richfield, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richfield Middle?
Richfield Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richfield Middle rank among middle schools in Richfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Richfield Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Richfield on the city page.
Is Richfield Middle a good school?
Richfield Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Middle, Richfield Public School District also operates Richfield Senior High (1,183 students), Richfield Stem School (604 students), and Richfield Dual Language School (529 students). See the Richfield Public School District district page for the complete list.
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