- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Brighton, MN
Ecse Program
Federal NCES profile for Ecse Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272295001036
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ecse Program earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in New Brighton · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ecse Program has class sizes smaller than 95% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ecse Program ranks #1 of 4 schools in New Brighton, MN.
School address
District: Mounds View Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272295001036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Ecse Program grew from 107 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 272295001036 · New Brighton, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
82 enr · 4.8:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Mounds View Senior High (1,833 students)
Ecse Program grew from 107 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Ecse Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mounds View Se
Mounds View Senior High
1,833 students
- Irondale Senio
Irondale Senior High
1,812 students
- Chippewa Middl
Chippewa Middle School
1,093 students
- Turtle Lake El
Turtle Lake Elementary
985 students
- Highview Middl
Highview Middle School
823 students
- This school 82
Ecse Program
82 students
What this shows Ecse Program reports 82 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ecse Program compares
Ecse Program 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 | 4.8:1 | ▼ 70% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 17% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
82
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
4.8:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 5% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,884
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
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 26.8%
African American 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Asian 15.9%
Two or More 11.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 26.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.8, Ecse Program is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Mounds View Public School District reports $14,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ecse Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mounds View Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irondale Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turtle Lake Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ecse Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,093
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~82 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ecse Program
How many students attend Ecse Program?
Ecse Program has 82 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in New Brighton, MN. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ecse Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Ecse Program is 4.8:1, which is 70% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 69% 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 Program?
35.5% of students at Ecse Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ecse Program?
The largest demographic group at Ecse Program is White at 26.8% of enrollment, in New Brighton, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ecse Program?
Ecse Program has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ecse Program rank among schools in New Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ecse Program ranks #1 of 4 schools in New Brighton, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Brighton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mounds View Public School District?
Besides Ecse Program, Mounds View Public School District also operates Mounds View Senior High (1,833 students), Irondale Senior High (1,812 students), and Chippewa Middle School (1,093 students). See the Mounds View Public School District district page for the complete list.