- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Barrett, MN
Wca Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wca Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270010404375
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wca Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 232
- students enrolled
Wca Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Central Area · Minnesota
NCES ID 270010404375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Wca Middle School held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 270010404375 · Barrett, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 17.8:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: West Central Area Secondary (229 students)
Wca Middle School held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Wca Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wca Middle School
232 students
- West Central A
West Central Area Secondary
229 students
- West Central A
West Central Area N. El.
144 students
- West Central A
West Central Area S. El.
138 students
What this shows Wca Middle School reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wca Middle School compares
Wca 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 10% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,757
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Wca Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for West Central Area reports $14,757 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wca Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Area Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Central Area N. El. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Central Area S. El. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wca Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wca Middle School
How many students attend Wca Middle School?
Wca Middle School has 232 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Barrett, MN. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wca Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wca Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wca Middle School?
38.6% of students at Wca Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wca Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wca Middle School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Barrett, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wca Middle School?
Wca Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in West Central Area?
Besides Wca Middle School, West Central Area also operates West Central Area Secondary (229 students), West Central Area N. El. (144 students), and West Central Area S. El. (138 students). See the West Central Area district page for the complete list.