- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
NCES CCD campus card
143 on latest CCD 270009904609 · Granite Falls, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
143 enr · 14.3:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Yellow Medicine East High School (321 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 public schools in Granite Falls. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Yellow Medicine East Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yellow Medicin
Yellow Medicine East High School
321 students
- Bert Raney Ele
Bert Raney Elementary School
284 students
- This school
Yellow Medicine East Middle School
143 students
What this shows Yellow Medicine East Middle School reports 143 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yellow Medicine East Middle School compares
Yellow Medicine East Middle School vs Minnesota and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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
$16,216
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
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.
Programs
District finance for Yellow Medicine East reports $16,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~143 students)
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.