Enrollment
118
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brewster, MN
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Round Lake-Brewster Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270038804737
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 118
- students enrolled
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270038804737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Round Lake-Brewster Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Round Lake-Brewster Middle School
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Brewster, Minnesota, enrolling 118 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 118 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 144 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #103, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (20%) (diversity index 43/100).
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools spends $12,072 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools, also runs Round Lake-Brewster Elementary (377 students).
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 Round Lake-Brewster Middle School compares
Round Lake-Brewster 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 40% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 82% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,072
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 72.9%
White 20.3%
Asian 4.2%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Round Lake-Brewster Middle School is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools, which includes Round Lake-Brewster Middle School.
$12,072
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 65.1%
Federal 16.8%
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 Round Lake-Brewster Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake-Brewster Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Round Lake-Brewster Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~118 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Round Lake-Brewster Middle School
How many students attend Round Lake-Brewster Middle School?
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School has 118 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brewster, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Round Lake-Brewster Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Round Lake-Brewster Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 25% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Round Lake-Brewster Middle School?
59.8% of students at Round Lake-Brewster Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Round Lake-Brewster Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Round Lake-Brewster Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.9% of enrollment, in Brewster, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Round Lake-Brewster Middle School?
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Round Lake-Brewster Middle School a good school?
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. 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 Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools?
Besides Round Lake-Brewster Middle School, Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools also operates Round Lake-Brewster Elementary (377 students). See the Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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