- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Rapids, MN
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Robert J. Elkington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271317000939
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert J. Elkington Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert J. Elkington Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert J. Elkington Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Grand Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271317000939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Robert J. Elkington Middle School held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 271317000939 · Grand Rapids, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
764 enr · 19.1:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Rapids Senior High (1,091 students)
Robert J. Elkington Middle School held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Robert J. Elkington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Rapids S
Grand Rapids Senior High
1,091 students
- This school
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
764 students
- East Rapids El
East Rapids Elementary
639 students
- West Rapids El
West Rapids Elementary
612 students
- Cohasset Eleme 312
Cohasset Elementary
312 students
- Bigfork Elemen 139
Bigfork Elementary
139 students
What this shows Robert J. Elkington Middle School reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert J. Elkington Middle School compares
Robert J. Elkington 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 20% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 80% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,391
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Robert J. Elkington Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Rapids Public School District reports $14,391 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert J. Elkington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rapids Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Rapids Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cohasset Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bigfork Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert J. Elkington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~764 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert J. Elkington Middle School
How many students attend Robert J. Elkington Middle School?
Robert J. Elkington Middle School has 764 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Rapids, MN. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert J. Elkington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert J. Elkington Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert J. Elkington Middle School?
34.4% of students at Robert J. Elkington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert J. Elkington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Robert J. Elkington Middle School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert J. Elkington Middle School?
Robert J. Elkington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 J. Elkington Middle School rank among public schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert J. Elkington Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Rapids Public School District?
Besides Robert J. Elkington Middle School, Grand Rapids Public School District also operates Grand Rapids Senior High (1,091 students), East Rapids Elementary (639 students), and West Rapids Elementary (612 students). See the Grand Rapids Public School District district page for the complete list.