- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pine City, MN
Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272838003883
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Pine City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood has class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pine City, MN.
School address
District: Pine City Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272838003883 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Early Childhood grew from 9 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (+33.3%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 272838003883 · Pine City, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 7:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine City Elementary (863 students)
Early Childhood grew from 9 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (+33.3%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 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
- Pine City Elem
Pine City Elementary
863 students
- Pine City Seco
Pine City Secondary
683 students
- Pine City Area 22
Pine City Area Learning Center
22 students
- This school 14
Early Childhood
14 students
What this shows Early Childhood reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood compares
Early Childhood is a growing 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 56% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 22% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
7:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 10% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,918
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 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Early Childhood is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Pine City Public School District reports $13,918 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine City Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine City Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine City Area Learning Center | Larger | Higher 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
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~14 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood
How many students attend Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has 14 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pine City, MN. CCD year-over-year: 9 (2022-23) → 12 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood is 7:1, which is 56% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 55% 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?
33.3% 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 White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Pine City, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood?
Early Childhood 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 Early Childhood rank among schools in Pine City?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pine City, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pine City on the city page.
What other schools are in Pine City Public School District?
Besides Early Childhood, Pine City Public School District also operates Pine City Elementary (863 students), Pine City Secondary (683 students), and Pine City Area Learning Center (22 students). See the Pine City Public School District district page for the complete list.