- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Richfield Middle held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 273175001317 · Richfield, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
808 enr · 18:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Richfield Senior High (1,183 students)
Richfield Middle held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Richfield Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richfield Seni
Richfield Senior High
1,183 students
- This school
Richfield Middle
808 students
- Richfield Stem
Richfield Stem School
604 students
- Richfield Dual
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 Middle reports 808 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richfield Middle compares
Richfield Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~808 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 788 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.