- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belle Plaine, MN
Belle Plaine Ecse
Federal NCES profile for Belle Plaine Ecse, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270405005461
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Plaine Ecse earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Belle Plaine · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 42
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Plaine Ecse ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Belle Plaine, MN.
School address
District: Belle Plaine Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270405005461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Belle Plaine Ecse shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-26.4%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 270405005461 · Belle Plaine, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
42 enr · 30.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Belle Plaine Senior High (475 students)
Belle Plaine Ecse shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-26.4%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Belle Plaine Ecse in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belle Plaine S
Belle Plaine Senior High
475 students
- Oak Crest Elem
Oak Crest Elementary
432 students
- Chatfield Elem
Chatfield Elementary
308 students
- Belle Plaine J
Belle Plaine Junior High
255 students
- This school 42
Belle Plaine Ecse
42 students
- Belle Plaine T 10
Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper
10 students
What this shows Belle Plaine Ecse reports 42 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Plaine Ecse compares
Belle Plaine Ecse is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 29% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$11,646
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 78.6%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 9.5%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Belle Plaine Ecse is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Belle Plaine Public School District reports $11,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Plaine Ecse Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Oak Crest Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Chatfield Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Belle Plaine Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Plaine Ecse's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Belle Plaine Ecse
How many students attend Belle Plaine Ecse?
Belle Plaine Ecse has 42 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Belle Plaine, MN. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), down 14.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belle Plaine Ecse?
30.2% of students at Belle Plaine Ecse are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Plaine Ecse?
The largest demographic group at Belle Plaine Ecse is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Belle Plaine, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Plaine Ecse?
Belle Plaine Ecse has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Belle Plaine Ecse rank among public schools in Belle Plaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Plaine Ecse ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Belle Plaine, 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 Belle Plaine on the city page.
What other schools are in Belle Plaine Public School District?
Besides Belle Plaine Ecse, Belle Plaine Public School District also operates Belle Plaine Senior High (475 students), Oak Crest Elementary (432 students), and Chatfield Elementary (308 students). See the Belle Plaine Public School District district page for the complete list.