Enrollment
203
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Royalton, MN
Royalton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Royalton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273252004640
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royalton Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Royalton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Royalton Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royalton Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Royalton, MN.
School address
District: Royalton Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273252004640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Royalton Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Royalton Middle School
Royalton Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Royalton, Minnesota, enrolling 203 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 203 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Royalton Public School District spends $11,220 per pupil, 27% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Royalton Public School District also operates Royalton Elementary (420 students) and Royalton High School (293 students) alongside Royalton 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 Royalton Middle School compares
Royalton 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 52% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,220
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
26
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 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 92.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Royalton Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Royalton Public School District, which includes Royalton Middle School.
$11,220
Per student
-27%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.9%
State 69.8%
Federal 10.3%
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 Royalton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royalton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royalton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~203 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Royalton Middle School
How many students attend Royalton Middle School?
Royalton Middle School has 203 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Royalton, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royalton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royalton Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Royalton Middle School?
20.7% of students at Royalton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royalton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Royalton Middle School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Royalton, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royalton Middle School?
Royalton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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).
How does Royalton Middle School rank among public schools in Royalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Royalton Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Royalton, 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 Royalton on the city page.
Is Royalton Middle School a good school?
Royalton Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Royalton Public School District?
Besides Royalton Middle School, Royalton Public School District also operates Royalton Elementary (420 students) and Royalton High School (293 students). See the Royalton Public School District district page for the complete list.
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