- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bemidji, MN
Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms
Federal NCES profile for Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270034604667Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Bemidji · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms has class sizes smaller than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bemidji, MN.
School address
District: Voyageurs Expeditionary · Minnesota
NCES ID 270034604667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms shrank from 48 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.9 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 270034604667 · Bemidji, MN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
44 enr · 11:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Voyageurs Expeditionary School (83 students)
Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms shrank from 48 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 4.9 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms compares
Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms is a shrinking 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 70% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 23% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.5%
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
$16,477
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 44 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 54.5%
White 20.5%
Two or More 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Voyageurs Expeditionary reports $16,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs Expeditionary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~44 students)
Frequently asked questions about Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms
How many students attend Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms?
Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms has 44 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bemidji, MN. CCD year-over-year: 48 (2022-23) → 42 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms is 11:1, which is 30% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 30% 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 Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms?
72.9% of students at Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms?
The largest demographic group at Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms is American Indian / Alaska Native at 54.5% of enrollment, in Bemidji, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms?
Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms rank among middle schools in Bemidji?
By Resource Investment Index, Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bemidji, 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 Bemidji on the city page.
What other schools are in Voyageurs Expeditionary?
Besides Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms, Voyageurs Expeditionary also operates Voyageurs Expeditionary School (83 students). See the Voyageurs Expeditionary district page for the complete list.