- Enrollment
- 1,805
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest Lake, 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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271227001726
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Special Education earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Forest Lake · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 103
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Special Education ranks #2 of 6 schools in Forest Lake, MN.
School address
District: Forest Lake Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271227001726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Early Childhood Special Education grew from 97 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (+27.8%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 271227001726 · Forest Lake, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
103 enr · 27.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Lake Area High School (1,805 students)
Early Childhood Special Education grew from 97 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (+27.8%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 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
- Forest Lake Ar
Forest Lake Area High School
1,805 students
- Forest Lake Ar
Forest Lake Area Middle School
916 students
- Lino Lakes Ele 501
Lino Lakes Elementary
501 students
- Wyoming Elemen 447
Wyoming Elementary
447 students
- Columbus Eleme 441
Columbus Elementary
441 students
- This school 103
Early Childhood Special Education
103 students
What this shows Early Childhood Special Education reports 103 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 35% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
103
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,282
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 6.8%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Early Childhood Special Education is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Forest Lake Public School District reports $14,282 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Forest Lake Area Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Lino Lakes Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Wyoming Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Columbus Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Special Education
How many students attend Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has 103 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Forest Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 97 (2022-23) → 124 (2023-24), up 27.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Special Education?
27.8% 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 73.8% of enrollment, in Forest Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 Forest Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Special Education ranks #2 of 6 schools in Forest Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forest Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Lake Public School District?
Besides Early Childhood Special Education, Forest Lake Public School District also operates Forest Lake Area High School (1,805 students), Forest Lake Area Middle School (916 students), and Lino Lakes Elementary (501 students). See the Forest Lake Public School District district page for the complete list.