Enrollment
38
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Echo, MN
E.C.H.O. Secondary
Federal NCES profile for E.C.H.O. Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270013902718Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E.C.H.O. Secondary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 38
- students enrolled
E.C.H.O. Secondary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: E.C.H.O. Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270013902718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E.C.H.O. Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at E.C.H.O. Secondary
E.C.H.O. Secondary is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Echo, Minnesota, enrolling 38 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 38 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 96 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 8 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 38 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, E.C.H.O. Charter School, also runs E.C.H.O. Elementary (27 students).
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 E.C.H.O. Secondary compares
E.C.H.O. 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 40% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 45% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 17% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.1%
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
$17,609
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
White 34.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.4%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, E.C.H.O. Secondary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for E.C.H.O. Charter School, which includes E.C.H.O. Secondary.
$17,609
Per student
+15%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.2%
State 77.2%
Federal 20.6%
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 E.C.H.O. Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.C.H.O. Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E.C.H.O. Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~38 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about E.C.H.O. Secondary
How many students attend E.C.H.O. Secondary?
E.C.H.O. Secondary has 38 students enrolled. It is a public school in Echo, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E.C.H.O. Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at E.C.H.O. Secondary is 9.5:1, which is 40% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 39% 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 E.C.H.O. Secondary?
61.9% of students at E.C.H.O. Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E.C.H.O. Secondary?
The largest demographic group at E.C.H.O. Secondary is Hispanic or Latino at 39.5% of enrollment, in Echo, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E.C.H.O. Secondary?
E.C.H.O. Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is E.C.H.O. Secondary a good school?
E.C.H.O. Secondary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. 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 E.C.H.O. Charter School?
Besides E.C.H.O. Secondary, E.C.H.O. Charter School also operates E.C.H.O. Elementary (27 students). See the E.C.H.O. Charter School district page for the complete list.
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