- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Farmington, MN
Robert Boeckman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Boeckman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271182002983
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Boeckman Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Boeckman Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Boeckman Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Farmington, MN.
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271182002983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Robert Boeckman Middle School held near 867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 53.4 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 271182002983 · Farmington, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
855 enr · 16.1:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High School (2,153 students)
Robert Boeckman Middle School held near 867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 53.4 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Robert Boeckman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High School
2,153 students
- This school 855
Robert Boeckman Middle School
855 students
- Levi P. Dodge 692
Levi P. Dodge Middle School
692 students
- North Trail El 612
North Trail Elementary
612 students
- Meadowview Ele 600
Meadowview Elementary
600 students
- Riverview Elem 573
Riverview Elementary
573 students
What this shows Robert Boeckman Middle School reports 855 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Boeckman Middle School compares
Robert Boeckman Middle School 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 54% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
855
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 5.5%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Robert Boeckman Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmington Public School District reports $13,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Boeckman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Levi P. Dodge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Trail Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Boeckman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~855 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Boeckman Middle School
How many students attend Robert Boeckman Middle School?
Robert Boeckman Middle School has 855 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Farmington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 878 (2022-23) → 867 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Boeckman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Boeckman Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Boeckman Middle School?
19.7% of students at Robert Boeckman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Boeckman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Boeckman Middle School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Farmington, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Boeckman Middle School?
Robert Boeckman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Robert Boeckman Middle School rank among public schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Boeckman Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Farmington, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington Public School District?
Besides Robert Boeckman Middle School, Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (2,153 students), Levi P. Dodge Middle School (692 students), and North Trail Elementary (612 students). See the Farmington Public School District district page for the complete list.