- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Saint Paul, MN
Early Learning Resource Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Resource Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274227000531
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Learning Resource Center earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in West Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Learning Resource Center has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Resource Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in West Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 274227000531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Early Learning Resource Center shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 3.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 274227000531 · West Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 15.6:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Two Rivers High School (1,710 students)
Early Learning Resource Center shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 3.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Early Learning Resource Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Two Rivers Hig
Two Rivers High School
1,710 students
- Friendly Hills
Friendly Hills Middle
785 students
- Heritage E-Ste
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School
761 students
- Garlough Envir 414
Garlough Environmental Magnet
414 students
- Somerset Eleme 412
Somerset Elementary
412 students
- This school 187
Early Learning Resource Center
187 students
What this shows Early Learning Resource Center reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Learning Resource Center compares
Early Learning Resource Center is a shrinking 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,864
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Early Learning Resource Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan reports $16,864 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Learning Resource Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Friendly Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage E-Stem Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garlough Environmental Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Somerset Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Learning Resource Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- 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 (~187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Resource Center
How many students attend Early Learning Resource Center?
Early Learning Resource Center has 187 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in West Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Resource Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Resource Center is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Learning Resource Center?
41.9% of students at Early Learning Resource Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Resource Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Resource Center is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in West Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Resource Center?
Early Learning Resource Center has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Learning Resource Center rank among public schools in West Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Resource Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in West Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan?
Besides Early Learning Resource Center, West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan also operates Two Rivers High School (1,710 students), Friendly Hills Middle (785 students), and Heritage E-Stem Magnet School (761 students). See the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan district page for the complete list.