- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cold Spring, MN
Rocori Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rocori Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270944001682
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocori Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Cold Spring · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocori Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocori Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Cold Spring, MN.
School address
District: Rocori Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270944001682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Rocori Middle held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 270944001682 · Cold Spring, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 19.4:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocori Senior High (824 students)
Rocori Middle held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Rocori Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocori Senior
Rocori Senior High
824 students
- Cold Spring El
Cold Spring Elementary
656 students
- This school
Rocori Middle
563 students
- Richmond Eleme 135
Richmond Elementary
135 students
- Rockville Elem 129
Rockville Elementary
129 students
- Rocori Online 72
Rocori Online Learning Site
72 students
What this shows Rocori Middle reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocori Middle compares
Rocori Middle 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 58% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 81% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$13,341
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 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Rocori Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rocori Public School District reports $13,341 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocori Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocori Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cold Spring Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocori Online Learning Site | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Rocori Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocori Middle
How many students attend Rocori Middle?
Rocori Middle has 563 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cold Spring, MN. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocori Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocori Middle is 19.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rocori Middle?
18.0% of students at Rocori Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocori Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rocori Middle is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Cold Spring, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocori Middle?
Rocori Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Rocori Middle rank among public schools in Cold Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocori Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Cold Spring, 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 Cold Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Rocori Public School District?
Besides Rocori Middle, Rocori Public School District also operates Rocori Senior High (824 students), Cold Spring Elementary (656 students), and Richmond Elementary (135 students). See the Rocori Public School District district page for the complete list.