Enrollment
145
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rushford, MN
Rushford-Peterson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rushford-Peterson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272829001249
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rushford-Peterson Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Rushford · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rushford-Peterson Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rushford-Peterson Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rushford, MN.
School address
District: Rushford-Peterson Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272829001249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rushford-Peterson Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rushford-Peterson Middle
Rushford-Peterson Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Rushford, Minnesota, enrolling 145 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 145 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Rushford-Peterson Public Schools also operates Rushford-Peterson Elementary (266 students) and Rushford-Peterson Senior High (237 students) alongside Rushford-Peterson Middle.
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 Rushford-Peterson Middle compares
Rushford-Peterson Middle on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,221
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Rushford-Peterson Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rushford-Peterson Public Schools, which includes Rushford-Peterson Middle.
$13,221
Per student
-13%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.5%
State 73.5%
Federal 6.9%
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 Rushford-Peterson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushford-Peterson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rushford-Peterson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rushford-Peterson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~145 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rushford-Peterson Middle
How many students attend Rushford-Peterson Middle?
Rushford-Peterson Middle has 145 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rushford, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rushford-Peterson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rushford-Peterson Middle is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rushford-Peterson Middle?
24.6% of students at Rushford-Peterson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rushford-Peterson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rushford-Peterson Middle is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Rushford, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rushford-Peterson Middle?
Rushford-Peterson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
How does Rushford-Peterson Middle rank among public schools in Rushford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rushford-Peterson Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rushford, 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 Rushford on the city page.
Is Rushford-Peterson Middle a good school?
Rushford-Peterson Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Rushford-Peterson Public Schools?
Besides Rushford-Peterson Middle, Rushford-Peterson Public Schools also operates Rushford-Peterson Elementary (266 students) and Rushford-Peterson Senior High (237 students). See the Rushford-Peterson Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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