- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 44.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cottage Grove, MN
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed
Federal NCES profile for Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273381001792
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Cottage Grove · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 65.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed ranks #4 of 4 schools in Cottage Grove, MN.
School address
District: South Washington County Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273381001792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 273381001792 · Cottage Grove, MN Other · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 65.7:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,072 students)
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,072 students
- Park High Scho
Park High School
1,992 students
- Woodbury High
Woodbury High School
1,943 students
- Lake Middle Sc
Lake Middle School
1,165 students
- Woodbury Middl
Woodbury Middle School
1,160 students
- This school 591
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed
591 students
What this shows Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed compares
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed 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 | 65.7:1 | ▲ 316% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 49% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
65.7:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
65.7:1
students per teacher
- 316% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,992
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for South Washington County Schools reports $13,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 36.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,943
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 53:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 38.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed
How many students attend Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed?
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed has 591 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Cottage Grove, MN. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed?
The student-teacher ratio at Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed is 65.7:1, which is 316% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 318% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed?
21.9% of students at Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed?
The largest demographic group at Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Cottage Grove, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed?
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed rank among schools in Cottage Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed ranks #4 of 4 schools in Cottage Grove, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cottage Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in South Washington County Schools?
Besides Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed, South Washington County Schools also operates East Ridge High School (2,072 students), Park High School (1,992 students), and Woodbury High School (1,943 students). See the South Washington County Schools district page for the complete list.