- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stewartville, MN
Central Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Central Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273816004326
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 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 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Stewartville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Education Center has class sizes smaller than 91% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Education Center ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Stewartville, MN.
School address
District: Stewartville Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273816004326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Central Education Center held near 30 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.6 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 273816004326 · Stewartville, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
41 enr · 6.8:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewartville Senior High (608 students)
Central Education Center held near 30 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.6 → 8.1 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
- Stewartville S
Stewartville Senior High
608 students
- Stewartville M
Stewartville Middle
480 students
- Bear Cave Inte
Bear Cave Intermediate School
436 students
- Bonner Element
Bonner Elementary
411 students
- This school 41
Central Education Center
41 students
What this shows Central Education Center reports 41 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 | 6.8:1 | ▼ 57% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 19% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 9% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,943
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 87.8%
African American 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Central Education Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Stewartville Public School District reports $11,943 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewartville Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewartville Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bear Cave Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonner Elementary | Larger | Lower 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
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~41 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Education Center
How many students attend Central Education Center?
Central Education Center has 41 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Stewartville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Education Center is 6.8:1, which is 57% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 57% 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?
34.5% 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 87.8% of enrollment, in Stewartville, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Education Center?
Central Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 public schools in Stewartville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Education Center ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Stewartville, 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 Stewartville on the city page.
What other schools are in Stewartville Public School District?
Besides Central Education Center, Stewartville Public School District also operates Stewartville Senior High (608 students), Stewartville Middle (480 students), and Bear Cave Intermediate School (436 students). See the Stewartville Public School District district page for the complete list.