- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chaska, 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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270819000397
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Chaska · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Special Education has class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Special Education ranks #4 of 5 schools in Chaska, MN.
School address
District: Eastern Carver County Public School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270819000397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Early Childhood Special Education grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE held 9.3 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 270819000397 · Chaska, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 20.4:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaska High School (1,495 students)
Early Childhood Special Education grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE held 9.3 → 9.3 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
- Chaska High Sc
Chaska High School
1,495 students
- Chanhassen Hig
Chanhassen High School
1,385 students
- Carver Element
Carver Elementary School
782 students
- Victoria Eleme
Victoria Elementary
670 students
- Clover Ridge E
Clover Ridge Elementary
632 students
- This school 184
Early Childhood Special Education
184 students
What this shows Early Childhood Special Education reports 184 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 33% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 84% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,958
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.
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 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 4.9%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Early Childhood Special Education is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Eastern Carver County Public School reports $13,958 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaska High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chanhassen High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victoria Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clover Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | 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
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Special Education
How many students attend Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has 184 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Chaska, MN. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Education is 20.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Special Education?
28.5% 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 70.1% of enrollment, in Chaska, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 schools in Chaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Special Education ranks #4 of 5 schools in Chaska, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chaska on the city page.
What other schools are in Eastern Carver County Public School?
Besides Early Childhood Special Education, Eastern Carver County Public School also operates Chaska High School (1,495 students), Chanhassen High School (1,385 students), and Carver Elementary School (782 students). See the Eastern Carver County Public School district page for the complete list.