Enrollment
855
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Boeckman Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Boeckman Middle School
Robert Boeckman Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Farmington, Minnesota, enrolling 855 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 92% of state schools at 855 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 311 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (2,153 students) and Levi P. Dodge Middle School (692 students) alongside Robert Boeckman Middle 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 Robert Boeckman Middle School compares
Robert Boeckman Middle 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,555
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Public School District, which includes Robert Boeckman Middle School.
$12,555
Per student
-18%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 62.5%
Federal 7.2%
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 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
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~855 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Robert Boeckman Middle School a good school?
Robert Boeckman Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 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.
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