- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Royalton Middle School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.2 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 273252004640 · Royalton, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 15.6:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Royalton Elementary (420 students)
Royalton Middle School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.2 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Royalton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Royalton Eleme
Royalton Elementary
420 students
- Royalton High
Royalton High School
293 students
- This school
Royalton Middle School
203 students
What this shows Royalton Middle School reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Royalton Middle School compares
Royalton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,812
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
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.
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
District finance for Royalton Public School District reports $11,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~203 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.