- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockford, MN
Rockford Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rockford Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273207001941
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockford Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockford Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockford Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rockford, MN.
School address
District: Rockford Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273207001941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Rockford Middle shrank from 499 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 273207001941 · Rockford, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 16.8:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet (599 students)
Rockford Middle shrank from 499 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Rockford Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockford Eleme
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet
599 students
- This school
Rockford Middle
487 students
- Rockford Secon
Rockford Secondary
479 students
What this shows Rockford Middle reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockford Middle compares
Rockford Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
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
26.5%
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
$14,635
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Rockford Middle is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockford Public School District reports $14,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockford Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockford Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockford Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockford Middle
How many students attend Rockford Middle?
Rockford Middle has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockford, MN. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockford Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockford Middle 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 Rockford Middle?
24.6% of students at Rockford Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockford Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rockford Middle is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Rockford, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockford Middle?
Rockford Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Rockford Middle rank among public schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockford Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rockford, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rockford Public School District?
Besides Rockford Middle, Rockford Public School District also operates Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet (599 students) and Rockford Secondary (479 students). See the Rockford Public School District district page for the complete list.