- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waconia, 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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274146003709
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Special Education earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Waconia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 21.1%
- 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 #7 of 8 public schools in Waconia, MN.
School address
District: Waconia Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274146003709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Early Childhood Special Education grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 66 in 2023-24 (+15.8%).
Teacher FTE held 4.6 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 274146003709 · Waconia, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
67 enr · 16.8:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Waconia High School (1,335 students)
Early Childhood Special Education grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 66 in 2023-24 (+15.8%). Teacher FTE held 4.6 → 4.5 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
- Waconia High S
Waconia High School
1,335 students
- Waconia Middle
Waconia Middle School
885 students
- Southview Elem
Southview Elementary
544 students
- Bayview Elemen 530
Bayview Elementary
530 students
- Laketown Eleme 530
Laketown Elementary
530 students
- This school 67
Early Childhood Special Education
67 students
What this shows Early Childhood Special Education reports 67 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 51% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,116
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 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Early Childhood Special Education is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Waconia Public School District reports $13,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Childhood Special Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waconia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waconia Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laketown Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~67 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Special Education
How many students attend Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has 67 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Waconia, MN. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 66 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Education is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Special Education?
21.1% 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 86.6% of enrollment, in Waconia, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Special Education rank among public schools in Waconia?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Special Education ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Waconia, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waconia on the city page.
What other schools are in Waconia Public School District?
Besides Early Childhood Special Education, Waconia Public School District also operates Waconia High School (1,335 students), Waconia Middle School (885 students), and Southview Elementary (544 students). See the Waconia Public School District district page for the complete list.