Enrollment
890
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Francis, MN
St. Francis Middle
Federal NCES profile for St. Francis Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273354000013
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Francis Middle earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Minnesota schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Saint Francis · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Francis Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Francis Middle ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Saint Francis, MN.
School address
District: St. Francis Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273354000013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Francis Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Francis Middle
St. Francis Middle is a large middle school in Saint Francis, Minnesota, enrolling 890 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 93% of state schools at 890 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 300 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #283, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Asian (8%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St. Francis Area Schools spends $12,035 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 181 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 890 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
St. Francis Area Schools also operates St. Francis High (1,139 students) and Cedar Creek Elementary School (680 students) alongside St. Francis Middle.
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 St. Francis Middle compares
St. Francis Middle on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 48% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 890 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
890
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 76% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$12,035
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 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 78.9%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, St. Francis Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Francis Area Schools, which includes St. Francis Middle.
$12,035
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 65.0%
Federal 9.9%
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 St. Francis Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Francis Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Bethel Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saints Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Francis Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~890 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about St. Francis Middle
How many students attend St. Francis Middle?
St. Francis Middle has 890 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Francis, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Francis Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Francis Middle is 18.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Francis Middle?
22.1% of students at St. Francis Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Francis Middle?
The largest demographic group at St. Francis Middle is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Saint Francis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Francis Middle?
St. Francis Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 St. Francis Middle rank among public schools in Saint Francis?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Francis Middle ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Saint Francis, 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 Saint Francis on the city page.
Is St. Francis Middle a good school?
St. Francis Middle earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of 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 St. Francis Area Schools?
Besides St. Francis Middle, St. Francis Area Schools also operates St. Francis High (1,139 students), Cedar Creek Elementary School (680 students), and St. Francis Elementary (621 students). See the St. Francis Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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