- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia Heights, MN
Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270951000011
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Columbia Heights · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood ranks #1 of 5 schools in Columbia Heights, MN.
School address
District: Columbia Heights Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 270951000011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Early Childhood held near 62 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 270951000011 · Columbia Heights, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 12.3:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Heights Senior High (1,141 students)
Early Childhood held near 62 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Heigh
Columbia Heights Senior High
1,141 students
- Columbia Acade
Columbia Academy
719 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary
568 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary
534 students
- North Park Sch 433
North Park School for Innovation
433 students
- This school 74
Early Childhood
74 students
What this shows Early Childhood reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood compares
Early Childhood 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 30% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 31% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,617
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
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
African American 23.0%
White 18.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Early Childhood is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Columbia Heights Public School Dist reports $15,617 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Heights Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Park School for Innovation | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~74 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood
How many students attend Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has 74 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Columbia Heights, MN. CCD year-over-year: 63 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood is 12.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% 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?
55.6% of students at Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Columbia Heights, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early Childhood rank among schools in Columbia Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood ranks #1 of 5 schools in Columbia Heights, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbia Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia Heights Public School Dist?
Besides Early Childhood, Columbia Heights Public School Dist also operates Columbia Heights Senior High (1,141 students), Columbia Academy (719 students), and Valley View Elementary (568 students). See the Columbia Heights Public School Dist district page for the complete list.