- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sartell, MN
Sartell Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sartell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273282001675
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sartell Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Sartell · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sartell Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sartell Middle ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Sartell, MN.
School address
District: Sartell-St. Stephen School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273282001675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Sartell Middle held near 976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.6 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 273282001675 · Sartell, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
983 enr · 15.9:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Sartell Senior High (1,269 students)
Sartell Middle held near 976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.6 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Sartell Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sartell Senior
Sartell Senior High
1,269 students
- This school
Sartell Middle
983 students
- Riverview Inte
Riverview Intermediate School
914 students
- Pine Meadow Pr 489
Pine Meadow Primary School
489 students
- Oak Ridge Earl 288
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center
288 students
What this shows Sartell Middle reports 983 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sartell Middle compares
Sartell 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 67% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 983 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
983
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,945
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 3.3%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Sartell Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Sartell-St. Stephen School District reports $12,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sartell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sartell Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Meadow Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sartell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~983 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sartell Middle
How many students attend Sartell Middle?
Sartell Middle has 983 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sartell, MN. CCD year-over-year: 978 (2022-23) → 976 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sartell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sartell Middle is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sartell Middle?
14.0% of students at Sartell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sartell Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sartell Middle is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Sartell, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sartell Middle?
Sartell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Sartell Middle rank among public schools in Sartell?
By Resource Investment Index, Sartell Middle ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Sartell, 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 Sartell on the city page.
What other schools are in Sartell-St. Stephen School District?
Besides Sartell Middle, Sartell-St. Stephen School District also operates Sartell Senior High (1,269 students), Riverview Intermediate School (914 students), and Pine Meadow Primary School (489 students). See the Sartell-St. Stephen School District district page for the complete list.