- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+99 students YoY
Early Childhood/Special Education grew from 1,013 students in 2022-23 to 1,112 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.8 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+99 students YoY 270318002168 · Anoka, MN Other · MID · TRAD
1,048 enr · 21.4:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Blaine High School (3,157 students)
Early Childhood/Special Education grew from 1,013 students in 2022-23 to 1,112 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 49.8 → 44.6 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
- Blaine High Sc
Blaine High School
3,157 students
- Champlin Park
Champlin Park High School
2,978 students
- Anoka High Sch
Anoka High School
2,348 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle
2,037 students
- Coon Rapids Hi
Coon Rapids High School
1,975 students
- This school 1,048
Early Childhood/Special Education
1,048 students
What this shows Early Childhood/Special Education reports 1,048 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,130
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 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
District finance for Anoka-Hennepin School District reports $15,130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~1,048 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,013 (2022-23) → 1,112 (2023-24), up 99.
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, 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 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.
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.