Enrollment
828
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shakopee East Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shakopee East Middle School
Shakopee East Middle School is a large middle school in Shakopee, Minnesota, enrolling 828 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.2% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 91% of state schools at 828 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 277 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #225, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Shakopee Public School District spends $12,044 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Shakopee Public School District also operates Shakopee High School (2,823 students) and Shakopee West Middle School (899 students) alongside Shakopee East Middle School.
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 Shakopee East Middle School compares
Shakopee East Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,044
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shakopee Public School District, which includes Shakopee East Middle School.
$12,044
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 62.8%
Federal 6.8%
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 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
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~828 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Shakopee East Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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