Enrollment
117
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar, MN
Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning
Federal NCES profile for Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273354000229
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cedar · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning has class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cedar, MN.
School address
District: St. Francis Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273354000229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning
Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cedar, Minnesota, enrolling 117 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 117 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #70.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
The surrounding St. Francis Area Schools spends $12,035 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
St. Francis Area Schools also operates St. Francis High (1,139 students) and St. Francis Middle (890 students) alongside Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning.
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 Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning compares
Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 28% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 21% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Francis Area Schools, which includes Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning.
$12,035
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 65.0%
Federal 9.9%
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 Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Francis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Francis Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bethel Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning
How many students attend Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning?
Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning has 117 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Cedar, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning is 10.6:1, which is 33% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 32% 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 Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning?
31.0% of students at Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning?
The largest demographic group at Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Cedar, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning?
Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning rank among public schools in Cedar?
By Resource Investment Index, Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cedar, 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 Cedar on the city page.
Is Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning a good school?
Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of 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 St. Francis Area Schools?
Besides Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning, St. Francis Area Schools also operates St. Francis High (1,139 students), St. Francis Middle (890 students), and Cedar Creek Elementary School (680 students). See the St. Francis Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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