- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Early Ed Highland
Federal NCES profile for Early Ed Highland, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384005166
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Ed Highland earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota.
- #9 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 7
- students enrolled
Early Ed Highland has class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Ed Highland ranks #9 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384005166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Early Ed Highland grew from 7 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (+128.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.5 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 273384005166 · Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
7 enr · 3.5:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Early Ed Highland grew from 7 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (+128.6%). Teacher FTE lost 2.5 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Early Ed Highland in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Senior
Central Senior High
1,682 students
- Harding Senior
Harding Senior High
1,591 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Senior High
1,392 students
- Johnson Senior
Johnson Senior High
1,076 students
- Capitol Hill M
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- This school 7
Early Ed Highland
7 students
What this shows Early Ed Highland reports 7 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Ed Highland compares
Early Ed Highland 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 | 3.5:1 | ▼ 78% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 7 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
7
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
3.5:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 3% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$21,634
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Programs
District finance for Saint Paul Public Schools reports $21,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Ed Highland Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Ed Highland's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~7 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Ed Highland
How many students attend Early Ed Highland?
Early Ed Highland has 7 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 7 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Ed Highland?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Ed Highland is 3.5:1, which is 78% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 78% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Ed Highland?
Early Ed Highland has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Ed Highland rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Ed Highland ranks #9 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Early Ed Highland, Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students), Harding Senior High (1,591 students), and Highland Park Senior High (1,392 students). See the Saint Paul Public Schools district page for the complete list.