- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Minneapolis, MN
Sanford Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sanford Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272124001028
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanford Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 14
- middle schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanford Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanford Middle ranks #7 of 14 middle schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124001028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Sanford Middle held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 272124001028 · Minneapolis, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 28:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (1,521 students)
Sanford Middle held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Sanford Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn High
Washburn High
1,521 students
- South High
South High
1,257 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,195 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
1,148 students
- Andersen Middl
Andersen Middle
1,052 students
- This school
Sanford Middle
728 students
What this shows Sanford Middle reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanford Middle compares
Sanford Middle 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 77% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 22% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
28:1
students per teacher
- 77% above state mean
Top 94% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
47.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,839
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
African American 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.2%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Sanford Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minneapolis Public School District reports $21,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sanford Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andersen Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanford Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sanford Middle
How many students attend Sanford Middle?
Sanford Middle has 728 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 738 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanford Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanford Middle is 28:1, which is 77% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sanford Middle?
33.5% of students at Sanford Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanford Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sanford Middle is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanford Middle?
Sanford Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sanford Middle rank among middle schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanford Middle ranks #7 of 14 middle schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Minneapolis Public School District?
Besides Sanford Middle, Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students), South High (1,257 students), and Southwest High (1,195 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.