- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richfield, MN
Richfield Stem School
Federal NCES profile for Richfield Stem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273175001312
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richfield Stem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Richfield · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Richfield Stem School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richfield Stem School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Richfield, MN.
School address
District: Richfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273175001312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Richfield Stem School shrank from 588 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 273175001312 · Richfield, MN Other · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 16.8:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Richfield Senior High (1,183 students)
Richfield Stem School shrank from 588 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Richfield Stem 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
- This school
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 Stem School reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richfield Stem School compares
Richfield Stem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▲ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
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
28
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Richfield Stem 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 Stem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richfield Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richfield Dual Language School | Similar size | Similar 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 Stem 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
- 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 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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richfield Stem School
How many students attend Richfield Stem School?
Richfield Stem School has 604 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richfield Stem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richfield Stem School is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richfield Stem School?
43.7% of students at Richfield Stem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richfield Stem School?
The largest demographic group at Richfield Stem School is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Richfield, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richfield Stem School?
Richfield Stem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Stem School rank among schools in Richfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Richfield Stem School ranks #5 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 Stem School, Richfield Public School District also operates Richfield Senior High (1,183 students), Richfield Middle (808 students), and Richfield Dual Language School (529 students). See the Richfield Public School District district page for the complete list.