Enrollment
309
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Central Senior Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Central Senior Secondary
East Central Senior Secondary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Finlayson, Minnesota, enrolling 309 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.4% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 309 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 319 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #269, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 101 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 309 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
East Central School District also operates East Central Elementary (391 students) and Crossroads Area Learning Center (32 students) alongside East Central Senior Secondary.
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 East Central Senior Secondary compares
East Central Senior Secondary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,881
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Central School District, which includes East Central Senior Secondary.
$13,881
Per student
-9%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 66.4%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Finlayson on the city page.
Is East Central Senior Secondary a good school?
East Central Senior Secondary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 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.
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