- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richfield, MN
Central Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Central Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273175000744
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Education Center earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Richfield · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Education Center has class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Education Center ranks #4 of 8 schools in Richfield, MN.
School address
District: Richfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273175000744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Central Education Center held near 98 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 273175000744 · Richfield, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
86 enr · 8.6:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Richfield Senior High (1,183 students)
Central Education Center held near 98 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Central Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richfield Seni
Richfield Senior High
1,183 students
- Richfield Midd
Richfield Middle
808 students
- Richfield Stem
Richfield Stem School
604 students
- Richfield Dual
Richfield Dual Language School
529 students
- Sheridan Hills 406
Sheridan Hills Elementary
406 students
- This school 86
Central Education Center
86 students
What this shows Central Education Center reports 86 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Education Center compares
Central Education Center 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 8% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 14% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,931
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
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 + 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 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Central Education Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Richfield Public School District reports $17,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richfield Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richfield Stem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richfield Dual Language School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Hills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~86 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Education Center
How many students attend Central Education Center?
Central Education Center has 86 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Richfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 97 (2022-23) → 98 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Education Center is 8.6:1, which is 46% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 45% 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 Center?
39.2% of students at Central Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Central Education Center is White at 43.0% of enrollment, in Richfield, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Education Center?
Central Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Central Education Center rank among schools in Richfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Education Center ranks #4 of 8 schools in Richfield, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Richfield Public School District?
Besides Central Education Center, Richfield Public School District also operates Richfield Senior High (1,183 students), Richfield Middle (808 students), and Richfield Stem School (604 students). See the Richfield Public School District district page for the complete list.