Enrollment
1,048
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anoka, 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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270318002168
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 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 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Anoka · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood/Special Education has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood/Special Education ranks #4 of 4 schools in Anoka, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318002168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood/Special Education compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Childhood/Special Education
Early Childhood/Special Education is a large combined-grade school in Anoka, Minnesota, enrolling 1,048 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Minnesota schools and 35% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,048 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #156, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students) and Champlin Park High School (2,978 students) alongside Early Childhood/Special Education.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early Childhood/Special Education compares
Early Childhood/Special Education on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 28% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,048 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,048
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,265
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
African American 17.1%
Asian 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Early Childhood/Special Education is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anoka-Hennepin School District, which includes Early Childhood/Special Education.
$14,265
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 66.0%
Federal 10.5%
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.
How Early Childhood/Special Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Larger | Higher 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
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,048 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Next steps
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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 1,048 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Anoka, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood/Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood/Special Education is 21.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood/Special Education?
30.9% 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 White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Anoka, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood/Special Education?
Early Childhood/Special Education has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Anoka?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood/Special Education ranks #4 of 4 schools in Anoka, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anoka on the city page.
Is Early Childhood/Special Education a good school?
Early Childhood/Special Education earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides Early Childhood/Special Education, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.
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