- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crystal, MN
The Fair School - Crystal
Federal NCES profile for The Fair School - Crystal, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273178004952
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Fair School - Crystal earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Crystal · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 48.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Fair School - Crystal has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Fair School - Crystal ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Crystal, MN.
School address
District: Robbinsdale Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273178004952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+136 students YoY
The Fair School - Crystal grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+55.5%).
Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+136 students YoY 273178004952 · Crystal, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 48.8:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students)
The Fair School - Crystal grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+55.5%). Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
The Fair School - Crystal in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robbinsdale Ar
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High
1,840 students
- Robbinsdale Co
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High
1,396 students
- Plymouth Middl
Plymouth Middle
749 students
- Robbinsdale Sp 733
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El.
733 students
- Robbinsdale Mi 567
Robbinsdale Middle
567 students
- This school 439
The Fair School - Crystal
439 students
What this shows The Fair School - Crystal reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Fair School - Crystal compares
The Fair School - Crystal 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 | 48.8:1 | ▲ 209% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 7% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
48.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
48.8:1
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
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,779
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
African American 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, The Fair School - Crystal is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Robbinsdale Public School District reports $17,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Fair School - Crystal Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El. | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Fair School - Crystal's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Fair School - Crystal
How many students attend The Fair School - Crystal?
The Fair School - Crystal has 439 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crystal, MN. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), up 136.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Fair School - Crystal?
The student-teacher ratio at The Fair School - Crystal is 48.8:1, 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 The Fair School - Crystal?
40.0% of students at The Fair School - Crystal are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Fair School - Crystal?
The largest demographic group at The Fair School - Crystal is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Crystal, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Fair School - Crystal?
The Fair School - Crystal 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 The Fair School - Crystal rank among public schools in Crystal?
By Resource Investment Index, The Fair School - Crystal ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Crystal, 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 Crystal on the city page.
What other schools are in Robbinsdale Public School District?
Besides The Fair School - Crystal, Robbinsdale Public School District also operates Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students), Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High (1,396 students), and Plymouth Middle (749 students). See the Robbinsdale Public School District district page for the complete list.