Enrollment
146
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood Special Ed compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Childhood Special Ed
Early Childhood Special Ed is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Edina, Minnesota, enrolling 146 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.7% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Minnesota average.
With 146 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 117 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #74.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 58/100).
Edina Public School District also operates Edina Senior High (2,641 students) and South View Middle (1,021 students) alongside Early Childhood Special Ed.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early Childhood Special Ed compares
Early Childhood Special Ed on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edina Public School District, which includes Early Childhood Special Ed.
$14,558
Per student
-5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 50.7%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~146 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Early Childhood Special Ed a good school?
Early Childhood Special Ed earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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