Enrollment
123
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Lake Park, MN
Early Education
Federal NCES profile for Early Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273333000290
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Education earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Spring Lake Park · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Education has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Education ranks #2 of 4 schools in Spring Lake Park, MN.
School address
District: Spring Lake Park Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273333000290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Education compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Education
Early Education is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, enrolling 123 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 123 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 171 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
The surrounding Spring Lake Park Public Schools spends $12,167 per pupil, 20% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Spring Lake Park Public Schools also operates Spring Lake Park Senior High (1,909 students) and Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch (1,646 students) alongside Early 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 Education compares
Early 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▲ 14% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 31% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,167
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 52.8%
African American 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Early Education is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spring Lake Park Public Schools, which includes Early Education.
$12,167
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 61.2%
Federal 9.3%
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 Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Terrace Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~123 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Early Education
How many students attend Early Education?
Early Education has 123 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Spring Lake Park, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Education is 12.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% 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?
48.7% of students at Early Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Education?
The largest demographic group at Early Education is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Spring Lake Park, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Education?
Early Education has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Education rank among schools in Spring Lake Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Education ranks #2 of 4 schools in Spring Lake Park, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring Lake Park on the city page.
Is Early Education a good school?
Early Education earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. 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 Spring Lake Park Public Schools?
Besides Early Education, Spring Lake Park Public Schools also operates Spring Lake Park Senior High (1,909 students), Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch (1,646 students), and Centerview Elementary (685 students). See the Spring Lake Park Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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