- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
St. Francis Middle grew from 828 students in 2022-23 to 896 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 273354000013 · Saint Francis, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
890 enr · 18.2:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Francis High (1,139 students)
St. Francis Middle grew from 828 students in 2022-23 to 896 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
St. Francis Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Francis Hi
St. Francis High
1,139 students
- This school
St. Francis Middle
890 students
- Cedar Creek El
Cedar Creek Elementary School
680 students
- St. Francis El
St. Francis Elementary
621 students
- East Bethel El
East Bethel Elementary School
460 students
- Saints Academy 144
Saints Academy
144 students
What this shows St. Francis Middle reports 890 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Francis Middle compares
St. Francis Middle is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,644
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 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.
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
District finance for St. Francis Area Schools reports $12,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~890 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 896 (2023-24), up 68.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.