- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waseca, MN
Waseca Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Waseca Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 274188002683
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waseca Junior High earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Waseca · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Waseca Junior High has class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waseca Junior High ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Waseca, MN.
School address
District: Waseca Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274188002683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Waseca Junior High held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 274188002683 · Waseca, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 23.3:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Waseca Senior High (555 students)
Waseca Junior High held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Waseca Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waseca Senior
Waseca Senior High
555 students
- Hartley Elemen
Hartley Elementary
429 students
- Waseca Interme
Waseca Intermediate School
380 students
- This school
Waseca Junior High
280 students
- Waseca Area Le 65
Waseca Area Learning Center
65 students
- Waseca Early C 38
Waseca Early Childhood
38 students
What this shows Waseca Junior High reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waseca Junior High compares
Waseca Junior High 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 18% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 90% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$14,362
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Waseca Junior High is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Waseca Public School District reports $14,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waseca Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waseca Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hartley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waseca Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waseca Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waseca Early Childhood | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waseca Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 38:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~280 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Waseca Junior High
How many students attend Waseca Junior High?
Waseca Junior High has 280 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waseca, MN. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waseca Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Waseca Junior High is 23.3:1, which is 47% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waseca Junior High?
35.1% of students at Waseca Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waseca Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Waseca Junior High is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Waseca, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waseca Junior High?
Waseca Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Waseca Junior High rank among public schools in Waseca?
By Resource Investment Index, Waseca Junior High ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Waseca, 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 Waseca on the city page.
What other schools are in Waseca Public School District?
Besides Waseca Junior High, Waseca Public School District also operates Waseca Senior High (555 students), Hartley Elementary (429 students), and Waseca Intermediate School (380 students). See the Waseca Public School District district page for the complete list.