- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Rushford-Peterson Middle shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 272829001249 · Rushford, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 16.1:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Rushford-Peterson Elementary (266 students)
Rushford-Peterson Middle shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Rushford-Peterson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rushford-Peter
Rushford-Peterson Elementary
266 students
- Rushford-Peter
Rushford-Peterson Senior High
237 students
- This school
Rushford-Peterson Middle
145 students
What this shows Rushford-Peterson Middle reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rushford-Peterson Middle compares
Rushford-Peterson Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,540
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
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.
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
District finance for Rushford-Peterson Public Schools reports $13,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~145 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 167 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.