- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Windom, MN
Early Childhood Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274278004510
👥 S:T ratio 92
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Learning Center earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Windom · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Learning Center ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Windom, MN.
School address
District: Windom Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274278004510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Early Childhood Learning Center shrank from 13 students in 2022-23 to 10 in 2023-24 (-23.1%).
Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 274278004510 · Windom, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
8 enr · 2:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Windom Area Elementary (493 students)
Early Childhood Learning Center shrank from 13 students in 2022-23 to 10 in 2023-24 (-23.1%). Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Windom Area El
Windom Area Elementary
493 students
- Windom Middle
Windom Middle
359 students
- Windom Senior
Windom Senior High
327 students
- This school 8
Early Childhood Learning Center
8 students
What this shows Early Childhood Learning Center reports 8 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Learning Center compares
Early Childhood Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2:1 | ▼ 87% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 26% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 8 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
8
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
2:1
students per teacher
- 87% below state mean
Top 1% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 12.5%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Early Childhood Learning Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Windom Public School District reports $15,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Childhood Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windom Area Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windom Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windom Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 (~8 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Learning Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Learning Center?
Early Childhood Learning Center has 8 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Windom, MN. CCD year-over-year: 13 (2022-23) → 10 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Learning Center is 2:1, which is 87% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 87% 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 Early Childhood Learning Center?
53.8% of students at Early Childhood Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Learning Center is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Windom, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Learning Center?
Early Childhood Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Early Childhood Learning Center rank among public schools in Windom?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Learning Center ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Windom, 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 Windom on the city page.
What other schools are in Windom Public School District?
Besides Early Childhood Learning Center, Windom Public School District also operates Windom Area Elementary (493 students), Windom Middle (359 students), and Windom Senior High (327 students). See the Windom Public School District district page for the complete list.