- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elk River, MN
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
Federal NCES profile for Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270027604835Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Elk River · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 has class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Elk River, MN.
School address
District: Spectrum High School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270027604835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 shrank from 133 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 270027604835 · Elk River, MN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
147 enr · 29.4:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Spectrum High School (502 students)
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 shrank from 133 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spectrum High
Spectrum High School
502 students
- Spectrum Middl
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
291 students
- This school 147
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
147 students
What this shows Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 reports 147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 compares
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 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 | 29.4:1 | ▲ 86% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 63% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
29.4:1
students per teacher
- 86% above state mean
Top 95% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,285
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Spectrum High School reports $10,285 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 32.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~147 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
How many students attend Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6?
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 has 147 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elk River, MN. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 121 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6?
The student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 is 29.4:1, which is 86% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6?
15.8% of students at Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6?
The largest demographic group at Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Elk River, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6?
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 rank among middle schools in Elk River?
By Resource Investment Index, Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Elk River, 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 Elk River on the city page.
What other schools are in Spectrum High School?
Besides Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6, Spectrum High School also operates Spectrum High School (502 students) and Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 (291 students). See the Spectrum High School district page for the complete list.