- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stewartville, MN
Stewartville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Stewartville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273816002822
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stewartville Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Stewartville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stewartville Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stewartville Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Stewartville, MN.
School address
District: Stewartville Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273816002822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Stewartville Middle grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 273816002822 · Stewartville, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 15:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewartville Senior High (608 students)
Stewartville Middle grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Stewartville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stewartville S
Stewartville Senior High
608 students
- This school
Stewartville Middle
480 students
- Bear Cave Inte
Bear Cave Intermediate School
436 students
- Bonner Element
Bonner Elementary
411 students
- Central Educat 41
Central Education Center
41 students
What this shows Stewartville Middle reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stewartville Middle compares
Stewartville 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 61% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$11,943
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Stewartville Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stewartville Public School District reports $11,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stewartville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewartville Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bear Cave Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonner Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stewartville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stewartville Middle
How many students attend Stewartville Middle?
Stewartville Middle has 480 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stewartville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewartville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewartville Middle is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stewartville Middle?
16.8% of students at Stewartville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stewartville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Stewartville Middle is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Stewartville, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stewartville Middle?
Stewartville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Stewartville Middle rank among public schools in Stewartville?
By Resource Investment Index, Stewartville Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Stewartville, 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 Stewartville on the city page.
What other schools are in Stewartville Public School District?
Besides Stewartville Middle, Stewartville Public School District also operates Stewartville Senior High (608 students), Bear Cave Intermediate School (436 students), and Bonner Elementary (411 students). See the Stewartville Public School District district page for the complete list.