Enrollment
604
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richfield Stem School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richfield Stem School
Richfield Stem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Richfield, Minnesota, enrolling 604 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.7% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 604 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 308 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% 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 Middle (808 students) alongside Richfield Stem 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 Stem School compares
Richfield Stem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richfield Public School District, which includes Richfield Stem 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 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
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~604 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Richfield Stem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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