- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albertville, MN
St. Michael-Albertville Middle West
Federal NCES profile for St. Michael-Albertville Middle West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273379004346
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Michael-Albertville Middle West earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 48.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,076
- students enrolled
St. Michael-Albertville Middle West has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Michael-Albertville Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273379004346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
St. Michael-Albertville Middle West held near 1,066 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 49.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 273379004346 · Albertville, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,076 enr · 48.9:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Michael-Albertville Senior High (2,204 students)
St. Michael-Albertville Middle West held near 1,066 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 49.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
St. Michael-Albertville Middle West in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Michael-Al
St. Michael-Albertville Senior High
2,204 students
- This school
St. Michael-Albertville Middle West
1,076 students
- St. Michael-Al
St. Michael-Albertville Middle East
959 students
- Big Woods Elem 656
Big Woods Elementary
656 students
- St. Michael El 654
St. Michael Elementary
654 students
- Fieldstone Ele 585
Fieldstone Elementary School
585 students
What this shows St. Michael-Albertville Middle West reports 1,076 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Michael-Albertville Middle West compares
St. Michael-Albertville Middle West 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 | 48.9:1 | ▲ 209% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 68% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
48.9:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,076
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
48.9:1
students per teacher
- 209% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,138
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 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 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 81.4%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, St. Michael-Albertville Middle West is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Michael-Albertville Schools reports $11,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Michael-Albertville Middle West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Michael-Albertville Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Michael-Albertville Middle East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Woods Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Michael Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fieldstone Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Michael-Albertville Middle West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 41.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,076 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Michael-Albertville Middle West
How many students attend St. Michael-Albertville Middle West?
St. Michael-Albertville Middle West has 1,076 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albertville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,047 (2022-23) → 1,066 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Michael-Albertville Middle West?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Michael-Albertville Middle West is 48.9:1, which is 209% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 211% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Michael-Albertville Middle West?
13.9% of students at St. Michael-Albertville Middle West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Michael-Albertville Middle West?
The largest demographic group at St. Michael-Albertville Middle West is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Albertville, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Michael-Albertville Middle West?
St. Michael-Albertville Middle West has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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).
What other schools are in St. Michael-Albertville Schools?
Besides St. Michael-Albertville Middle West, St. Michael-Albertville Schools also operates St. Michael-Albertville Senior High (2,204 students), St. Michael-Albertville Middle East (959 students), and Big Woods Elementary (656 students). See the St. Michael-Albertville Schools district page for the complete list.