Enrollment
105
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Prague, MN
Central Education Campus
Federal NCES profile for Central Education Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272343003677
👥 S:T ratio 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Education Campus earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in New Prague · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Education Campus has class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Education Campus ranks #1 of 3 schools in New Prague, MN.
School address
District: New Prague Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272343003677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Education Campus compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Education Campus
Central Education Campus is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Prague, Minnesota, enrolling 105 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.2% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 105 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 77 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
The surrounding New Prague Area Schools spends $11,757 per pupil, 23% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
New Prague Area Schools also operates New Prague Senior High (1,315 students) and New Prague Middle School (926 students) alongside Central Education Campus.
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 Central Education Campus compares
Central Education Campus on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 64% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 20% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Central Education Campus is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Prague Area Schools, which includes Central Education Campus.
$11,757
Per student
-23%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 62.2%
Federal 7.1%
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 Central Education Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Prague Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Prague Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raven Stream Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle View | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Falcon Ridge | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Education Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other 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 (~105 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Education Campus
How many students attend Central Education Campus?
Central Education Campus has 105 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in New Prague, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Education Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Education Campus is 10.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 33% 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 Central Education Campus?
15.2% of students at Central Education Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Education Campus?
The largest demographic group at Central Education Campus is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in New Prague, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Education Campus?
Central Education Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Central Education Campus rank among schools in New Prague?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Education Campus ranks #1 of 3 schools in New Prague, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Prague on the city page.
Is Central Education Campus a good school?
Central Education Campus earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. 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 New Prague Area Schools?
Besides Central Education Campus, New Prague Area Schools also operates New Prague Senior High (1,315 students), New Prague Middle School (926 students), and Raven Stream Elementary (542 students). See the New Prague Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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