Enrollment
27
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crookston, MN
Crookston Pre-K Program
Federal NCES profile for Crookston Pre-K Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270972003493
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crookston Pre-K Program earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Crookston · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 27
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Crookston Pre-K Program ranks #2 of 3 schools in Crookston, MN.
School address
District: Crookston Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270972003493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
68.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+59% vs state
What stands out at Crookston Pre-K Program
Crookston Pre-K Program is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Crookston, Minnesota, enrolling 27 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 27 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 78 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #52.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Crookston Public School District also operates Crookston Secondary (592 students) and Highland Elementary (474 students) alongside Crookston Pre-K Program.
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 Crookston Pre-K Program compares
Crookston Pre-K Program on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 59% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$14,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
African American 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Crookston Pre-K Program is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crookston Public School District, which includes Crookston Pre-K Program.
$14,340
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 68.4%
Federal 12.8%
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 Crookston Pre-K Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crookston Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Highland Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Crookston Pre-K Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crookston Pre-K Program
How many students attend Crookston Pre-K Program?
Crookston Pre-K Program has 27 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Crookston, MN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crookston Pre-K Program?
68.0% of students at Crookston Pre-K Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crookston Pre-K Program?
The largest demographic group at Crookston Pre-K Program is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Crookston, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crookston Pre-K Program?
Crookston Pre-K Program has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Crookston Pre-K Program rank among schools in Crookston?
By Resource Investment Index, Crookston Pre-K Program ranks #2 of 3 schools in Crookston, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Crookston on the city page.
Is Crookston Pre-K Program a good school?
Crookston Pre-K Program earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Crookston Public School District?
Besides Crookston Pre-K Program, Crookston Public School District also operates Crookston Secondary (592 students), Highland Elementary (474 students), and Washington Elementary (42 students). See the Crookston Public School District district page for the complete list.
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