- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edina, MN
Early Childhood Special Ed
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Special Ed, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271125000725
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Special Ed earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Edina · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Special Ed has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Special Ed ranks #3 of 3 schools in Edina, MN.
School address
District: Edina Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271125000725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Early Childhood Special Ed grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (+20.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.1 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 271125000725 · Edina, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
146 enr · 13.3:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Edina Senior High (2,641 students)
Early Childhood Special Ed grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (+20.2%). Teacher FTE lost 11.1 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Special Ed in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edina Senior H
Edina Senior High
2,641 students
- South View Mid 1,021
South View Middle
1,021 students
- Valley View Mi 1,003
Valley View Middle
1,003 students
- Concord Elemen 741
Concord Elementary
741 students
- Countryside El 665
Countryside Elementary
665 students
- This school 146
Early Childhood Special Ed
146 students
What this shows Early Childhood Special Ed reports 146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Special Ed compares
Early Childhood Special Ed 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 59% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 40% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,953
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
White 62.3%
African American 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Early Childhood Special Ed is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Edina Public School District reports $14,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Childhood Special Ed Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edina Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Countryside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Special Ed's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Special Ed
How many students attend Early Childhood Special Ed?
Early Childhood Special Ed has 146 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Edina, MN. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Ed?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Ed is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Special Ed?
17.7% of students at Early Childhood Special Ed are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Special Ed?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Special Ed is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Edina, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Special Ed?
Early Childhood Special Ed has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Special Ed rank among schools in Edina?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Special Ed ranks #3 of 3 schools in Edina, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Edina on the city page.
What other schools are in Edina Public School District?
Besides Early Childhood Special Ed, Edina Public School District also operates Edina Senior High (2,641 students), South View Middle (1,021 students), and Valley View Middle (1,003 students). See the Edina Public School District district page for the complete list.