- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wadena, MN
Early Childhood Special Education
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Special Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270001403670
👥 S:T ratio 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Special Education earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Wadena · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Special Education has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Special Education ranks #3 of 7 schools in Wadena, MN.
School address
District: Freshwater Education District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270001403670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Early Childhood Special Education grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 5.1 → 6.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 270001403670 · Wadena, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 12.8:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Freshwater Education District Alc (101 students)
Early Childhood Special Education grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 5.1 → 6.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Special Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freshwater Edu
Freshwater Education District Alc
101 students
- This school
Early Childhood Special Education
64 students
- Leaf River Aca 15
Leaf River Academy
15 students
- White Pine Aca 11
White Pine Academy
11 students
- Elm Tree Acade 9
Elm Tree Academy
9 students
What this shows Early Childhood Special Education reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Special Education compares
Early Childhood Special Education 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▲ 3% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 35% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Early Childhood Special Education is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
How Early Childhood Special Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater Education District Alc | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leaf River Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Pine Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elm Tree Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Special Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~64 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Special Education
How many students attend Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has 64 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Wadena, MN. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 60 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Education is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Education?
43.9% of students at Early Childhood Special Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Special Education?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Special Education is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Wadena, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Education rank among schools in Wadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Special Education ranks #3 of 7 schools in Wadena, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Freshwater Education District?
Besides Early Childhood Special Education, Freshwater Education District also operates Freshwater Education District Alc (101 students), Leaf River Academy (15 students), and White Pine Academy (11 students). See the Freshwater Education District district page for the complete list.