- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elk River, MN
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270027605140Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Elk River · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 has class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Elk River, MN.
School address
District: Spectrum High School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270027605140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 270027605140 · Elk River, MN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
291 enr · 32.3:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Spectrum High School (502 students)
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spectrum High
Spectrum High School
502 students
- This school
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
291 students
- Spectrum Middl 147
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
147 students
What this shows Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 compares
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 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 | 32.3:1 | ▲ 104% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 70% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
32.3:1
students per teacher
- 104% above state mean
Top 96% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.4%
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
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 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 - Grades 7-8 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 - Grade 6 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
How many students attend Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8?
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 has 291 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elk River, MN. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 is 32.3:1, which is 104% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 106% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8?
12.8% of students at Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Elk River, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8?
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 rank among middle schools in Elk River?
By Resource Investment Index, Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 ranks #4 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 - Grades 7-8, Spectrum High School also operates Spectrum High School (502 students) and Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 (147 students). See the Spectrum High School district page for the complete list.