- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Early Education grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 273333000290 · Spring Lake Park, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 12.3:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Lake Park Senior High (1,909 students)
Early Education grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Early Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Lake Pa
Spring Lake Park Senior High
1,909 students
- Westwood Inter
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch
1,646 students
- Centerview Ele 685
Centerview Elementary
685 students
- Woodcrest El. 558
Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion
558 students
- Park Terrace E 532
Park Terrace Elementary
532 students
- This school 123
Early Education
123 students
What this shows Early Education reports 123 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Education compares
Early 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,472
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Spring Lake Park Public Schools reports $12,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,646
- 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
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 (~123 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), up 8.
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, 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 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.
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.