- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 40.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elk River, MN
Vandenberge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vandenberge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271137000517
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vandenberge Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Elk River · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 50.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vandenberge Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vandenberge Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Elk River, MN.
School address
District: Elk River Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271137000517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Vandenberge Middle School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.9 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 271137000517 · Elk River, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 50.6:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers Senior High (1,888 students)
Vandenberge Middle School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.9 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Vandenberge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rogers Senior
Rogers Senior High
1,888 students
- Elk River Seni
Elk River Senior High
1,562 students
- Rogers Middle
Rogers Middle School
1,077 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle School
953 students
- Prairie View E 755
Prairie View Elementary School
755 students
- This school 557
Vandenberge Middle School
557 students
What this shows Vandenberge Middle School reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vandenberge Middle School compares
Vandenberge Middle School 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 | 50.6:1 | ▲ 220% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 54% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
50.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
50.6:1
students per teacher
- 220% 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
23.5%
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
$12,958
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 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Vandenberge Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Elk River Public School District reports $12,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vandenberge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elk River Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vandenberge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 53.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 45.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- 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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vandenberge Middle School
How many students attend Vandenberge Middle School?
Vandenberge Middle School has 557 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elk River, MN. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandenberge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandenberge Middle School is 50.6:1, which is 220% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 222% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vandenberge Middle School?
19.7% of students at Vandenberge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vandenberge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vandenberge Middle School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Elk River, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vandenberge Middle School?
Vandenberge Middle School 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 Vandenberge Middle School rank among middle schools in Elk River?
By Resource Investment Index, Vandenberge Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Elk River, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Elk River on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk River Public School District?
Besides Vandenberge Middle School, Elk River Public School District also operates Rogers Senior High (1,888 students), Elk River Senior High (1,562 students), and Rogers Middle School (1,077 students). See the Elk River Public School District district page for the complete list.