Enrollment
78
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 271176001498
Early Childhood Special Education — Faribault, MN
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Special Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 86/100.
👥 Class size 86
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Faribault Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood Special Education compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Early Childhood Special Education reports 78 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 78% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 78% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 67.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 58% above the Minnesota average and 30% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Faribault Public School District spends $20,415 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.1% from local sources (property taxes), 61.7% from the state, and 19.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 86/100 (A), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early Childhood Special Education compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.5:1 | ▼ 78% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 58% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 58% 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
3.5:1
students per teacher
— 78% below state mean
Top 3% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,415
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 78 Top 26% in Minnesota — larger than 74% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 3.5:1 -78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 67.5% +58% vs state
NCES ID 271176001498
Student demographics
White 51.3%
African American 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Faribault Public School District, which includes Early Childhood Special Education.
$20,415
Per student
-3%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 61.7%
Federal 19.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
Similar other schools in Faribault
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Mn Academy for the Deaf
Special-education school
88 students 3.6:1 students per teacher
Mn Academy for the Blind
Special-education school
46 students 3.3:1 students per teacher
Discovery Public School - Faribault
Standard public school
45 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Prek
Standard public school
36 students
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Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Special Education
How many students attend Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has 78 students enrolled. It is a other school in FARIBAULT, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Education is 3.5:1, which is 78% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 78% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Special Education?
67.5% 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 51.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in FARIBAULT, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has a Resource Investment Index of 86/100 (A) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.