Enrollment
143
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Granite Falls, MN
Yellow Medicine East Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Yellow Medicine East Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270009904609
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yellow Medicine East Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Granite Falls · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Yellow Medicine East Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yellow Medicine East Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Granite Falls, MN.
School address
District: Yellow Medicine East · Minnesota
NCES ID 270009904609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yellow Medicine East Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yellow Medicine East Middle School
Yellow Medicine East Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Granite Falls, Minnesota, enrolling 143 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.8% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 143 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 194 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #132.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Yellow Medicine East also operates Yellow Medicine East High School (321 students) and Bert Raney Elementary School (284 students) alongside Yellow Medicine East Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Yellow Medicine East Middle School compares
Yellow Medicine East Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 12% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$15,985
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yellow Medicine East, which includes Yellow Medicine East Middle School.
$15,985
Per student
+5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 62.7%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Yellow Medicine East Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Medicine East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bert Raney Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yellow Medicine East Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~143 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Yellow Medicine East Middle School
How many students attend Yellow Medicine East Middle School?
Yellow Medicine East Middle School has 143 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Granite Falls, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yellow Medicine East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yellow Medicine East Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Yellow Medicine East Middle School?
37.8% of students at Yellow Medicine East Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yellow Medicine East Middle School?
Yellow Medicine East Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Yellow Medicine East Middle School rank among public schools in Granite Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Yellow Medicine East Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Granite Falls, 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 Granite Falls on the city page.
Is Yellow Medicine East Middle School a good school?
Yellow Medicine East Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Yellow Medicine East?
Besides Yellow Medicine East Middle School, Yellow Medicine East also operates Yellow Medicine East High School (321 students) and Bert Raney Elementary School (284 students). See the Yellow Medicine East district page for the complete list.
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