- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Finlayson, MN
East Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271108500157
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Central Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Finlayson · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Central Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Central Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Finlayson, MN.
School address
District: East Central School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271108500157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
East Central Elementary held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 271108500157 · Finlayson, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 15:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: East Central Senior Secondary (309 students)
East Central Elementary held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
East Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Central Elementary
391 students
- East Central S
East Central Senior Secondary
309 students
- Crossroads Are 32
Crossroads Area Learning Center
32 students
What this shows East Central Elementary reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Central Elementary compares
East Central Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▲ 12% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,185
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 75.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.0%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, East Central Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for East Central School District reports $14,185 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Senior Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Central Elementary
How many students attend East Central Elementary?
East Central Elementary has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in Finlayson, MN. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Central Elementary is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 East Central Elementary?
47.8% of students at East Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Central Elementary is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Finlayson, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Central Elementary?
East Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Central Elementary rank among schools in Finlayson?
By Resource Investment Index, East Central Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Finlayson, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Central School District?
Besides East Central Elementary, East Central School District also operates East Central Senior Secondary (309 students) and Crossroads Area Learning Center (32 students). See the East Central School District district page for the complete list.