- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn Center, 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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272520000742
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Brooklyn Center · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- 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 #8 of 9 schools in Brooklyn Center, MN.
School address
District: Osseo Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272520000742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Early Childhood Special Education held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 272520000742 · Brooklyn Center, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 15:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students)
Early Childhood Special Education held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 29.6 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
- Maple Grove Se
Maple Grove Senior High
2,453 students
- Osseo Senior H
Osseo Senior High
2,289 students
- Park Center Ib
Park Center Ib World School
2,061 students
- Maple Grove Mi
Maple Grove Middle School
1,598 students
- Osseo Middle S
Osseo Middle School
1,128 students
- This school 404
Early Childhood Special Education
404 students
What this shows Early Childhood Special Education reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Special Education compares
Early Childhood Special Education held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 18% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
African American 34.2%
White 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More 10.6%
Largest group: African American at 34.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Early Childhood Special Education is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Osseo Public School District reports $16,345 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osseo Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Center Ib World School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osseo Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,598
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- 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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Special Education
How many students attend Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has 404 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Brooklyn Center, MN. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Education is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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?
34.9% 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 African American at 34.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Center, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Brooklyn Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Special Education ranks #8 of 9 schools in Brooklyn Center, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brooklyn Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Osseo Public School District?
Besides Early Childhood Special Education, Osseo Public School District also operates Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students), Osseo Senior High (2,289 students), and Park Center Ib World School (2,061 students). See the Osseo Public School District district page for the complete list.