- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning held near 104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 273354000229 · Cedar, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 10.6:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Francis High (1,139 students)
Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning held near 104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Francis Hi
St. Francis High
1,139 students
- St. Francis Mi
St. Francis Middle
890 students
- Cedar Creek El
Cedar Creek Elementary School
680 students
- St. Francis El
St. Francis Elementary
621 students
- East Bethel El
East Bethel Elementary School
460 students
- This school 117
Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning
117 students
What this shows Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning compares
Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,644
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for St. Francis Area Schools reports $12,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~117 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 104 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.