- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shakopee, MN
Shakopee East Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shakopee East Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273300003717
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shakopee East Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Shakopee · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Shakopee East Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shakopee East Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Shakopee, MN.
School address
District: Shakopee Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273300003717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Shakopee East Middle School held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 273300003717 · Shakopee, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
828 enr · 18.8:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Shakopee High School (2,823 students)
Shakopee East Middle School held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Shakopee East Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shakopee High
Shakopee High School
2,823 students
- Shakopee West 899
Shakopee West Middle School
899 students
- This school 828
Shakopee East Middle School
828 students
- Jackson Elemen 683
Jackson Elementary
683 students
- Eagle Creek El 625
Eagle Creek Elementary School
625 students
- Sweeney Elemen 602
Sweeney Elementary
602 students
What this shows Shakopee East Middle School reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shakopee East Middle School compares
Shakopee East 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 20% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 79% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$13,885
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
African American 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Asian 12.3%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Shakopee East Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Shakopee Public School District reports $13,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shakopee East Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakopee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shakopee West Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sweeney Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shakopee East Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- 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 (~828 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shakopee East Middle School
How many students attend Shakopee East Middle School?
Shakopee East Middle School has 828 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shakopee, MN. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shakopee East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shakopee East Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shakopee East Middle School?
34.2% of students at Shakopee East Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shakopee East Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shakopee East Middle School is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Shakopee, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shakopee East Middle School?
Shakopee East Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Shakopee East Middle School rank among middle schools in Shakopee?
By Resource Investment Index, Shakopee East Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Shakopee, 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 Shakopee on the city page.
What other schools are in Shakopee Public School District?
Besides Shakopee East Middle School, Shakopee Public School District also operates Shakopee High School (2,823 students), Shakopee West Middle School (899 students), and Jackson Elementary (683 students). See the Shakopee Public School District district page for the complete list.