Enrollment
604
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 273175001312
Richfield Stem School — Richfield, MN
Federal NCES profile for Richfield Stem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Richfield Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+3% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Richfield Stem School reports 604 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 43.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 2% above the Minnesota average and 16% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Richfield Public School District spends $22,144 per pupil district-wide, above the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.9% from local sources (property taxes), 53.4% from the state, and 13.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richfield Stem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▲ 2% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 82% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
16.3:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,144
per pupil, district-wide
— above Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 604 Top 82% in Minnesota — larger than 18% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 16.3:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 43.7% +2% vs state
NCES ID 273175001312
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.6%
In-school suspensions 28
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richfield Public School District, which includes Richfield Stem School.
$22,144
Per student
+5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
Similar other schools in Richfield
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Richfield Dual Language School
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Partnership Academy Inc.
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515 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Hills Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Centennial Elementary
Standard public school
303 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Central Education Center
Special-education school
86 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Central Education Center Prek
Standard public school
67 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Richfield Stem School
How many students attend Richfield Stem School?
Richfield Stem School has 604 students enrolled. It is a other school in RICHFIELD, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richfield Stem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richfield Stem School is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in RICHFIELD, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richfield Stem School?
Richfield Stem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.