- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Early Education Como
Federal NCES profile for Early Education Como, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384004685
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Education Como earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #23 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Education Como has class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Education Como ranks #23 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384004685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Early Education Como grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (+21.4%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 273384004685 · Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 7:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Early Education Como grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (+21.4%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Early Education Como 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 14
Early Education Como
14 students
What this shows Early Education Como reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Education Como compares
Early Education Como 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 56% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 84% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 10% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 90% 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 Education Como Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Education Como'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 (~14 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Education Como
How many students attend Early Education Como?
Early Education Como has 14 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 17 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Education Como?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Education Como is 7:1, which is 56% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 55% 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 Education Como?
78.6% of students at Early Education Como are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Education Como?
Early Education Como has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Education Como rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Education Como ranks #23 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 Education Como, 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.