- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Worthington, MN
Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274416000980
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Worthington · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 40:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood has class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood ranks #4 of 4 schools in Worthington, MN.
School address
District: Worthington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274416000980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Early Childhood shrank from 45 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-20.0%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 274416000980 · Worthington, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
40 enr · 40:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Worthington Senior High (1,118 students)
Early Childhood shrank from 45 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-20.0%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 10.2 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
- Worthington Se
Worthington Senior High
1,118 students
- Intermediate S
Intermediate School
705 students
- Prairie Elemen
Prairie Elementary
690 students
- Worthington Mi
Worthington Middle
664 students
- Learning Cente 82
Learning Center
82 students
- This school 40
Early Childhood
40 students
What this shows Early Childhood reports 40 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood compares
Early Childhood 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 | 40:1 | ▲ 153% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▲ 19% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
40:1
students per teacher
- 153% above state mean
Top 98% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,264
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
White 22.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Early Childhood is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Worthington Public School District reports $15,264 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Worthington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Learning Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~40 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood
How many students attend Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has 40 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Worthington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 45 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood is 40:1, which is 153% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 155% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood?
51.1% 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 72.5% of enrollment, in Worthington, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Worthington?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood ranks #4 of 4 schools in Worthington, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Worthington on the city page.
What other schools are in Worthington Public School District?
Besides Early Childhood, Worthington Public School District also operates Worthington Senior High (1,118 students), Intermediate School (705 students), and Prairie Elementary (690 students). See the Worthington Public School District district page for the complete list.