- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Finlayson, MN
East Central Senior Secondary
Federal NCES profile for East Central Senior Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271108500189
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Central Senior Secondary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Finlayson · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Central Senior Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Central Senior Secondary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Finlayson, MN.
School address
District: East Central School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271108500189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
East Central Senior Secondary grew from 323 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 271108500189 · Finlayson, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 15.4:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: East Central Elementary (391 students)
East Central Senior Secondary grew from 323 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
East Central Senior Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Central E
East Central Elementary
391 students
- This school
East Central Senior Secondary
309 students
- Crossroads Are 32
Crossroads Area Learning Center
32 students
What this shows East Central Senior Secondary reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Central Senior Secondary compares
East Central Senior Secondary 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 1% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.3%
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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, East Central Senior Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Senior Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Elementary | Larger | 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 Senior Secondary'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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Central Senior Secondary
How many students attend East Central Senior Secondary?
East Central Senior Secondary has 309 students enrolled. It is a public school in Finlayson, MN. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Central Senior Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Central Senior Secondary is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 Senior Secondary?
42.4% of students at East Central Senior Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Central Senior Secondary?
The largest demographic group at East Central Senior Secondary is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Finlayson, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Central Senior Secondary?
East Central Senior Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Senior Secondary rank among schools in Finlayson?
By Resource Investment Index, East Central Senior Secondary ranks #4 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 Senior Secondary, East Central School District also operates East Central Elementary (391 students) and Crossroads Area Learning Center (32 students). See the East Central School District district page for the complete list.