Enrollment
67
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richfield, MN
Central Education Center Prek
Federal NCES profile for Central Education Center Prek, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273175005189
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Education Center Prek earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Richfield · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Education Center Prek has class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Education Center Prek ranks #8 of 8 schools in Richfield, MN.
School address
District: Richfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273175005189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Education Center Prek compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Education Center Prek
Central Education Center Prek is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Richfield, Minnesota, enrolling 67 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Minnesota schools and 41% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 67 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 119 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #107, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Richfield Public School District also operates Richfield Senior High (1,183 students) and Richfield Middle (808 students) alongside Central Education Center Prek.
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 Center Prek compares
Central Education Center Prek on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 41% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 27% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 89% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$16,900
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
White 25.4%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Central Education Center Prek is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richfield Public School District, which includes Central Education Center Prek.
$16,900
Per student
+11%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 53.4%
Federal 13.7%
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 Center Prek Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richfield Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richfield Stem School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richfield Dual Language School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Hills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Education Center Prek's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~67 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Education Center Prek
How many students attend Central Education Center Prek?
Central Education Center Prek has 67 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richfield, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Education Center Prek?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Education Center Prek is 22.3:1, which is 41% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Education Center Prek?
54.5% of students at Central Education Center Prek are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Education Center Prek?
The largest demographic group at Central Education Center Prek is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Richfield, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Education Center Prek?
Central Education Center Prek has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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 Center Prek rank among schools in Richfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Education Center Prek ranks #8 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.
Is Central Education Center Prek a good school?
Central Education Center Prek earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Richfield Public School District?
Besides Central Education Center Prek, 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.
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