- Enrollment
- 2,856
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prior Lake, MN
Edgewood Ecse
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Ecse, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273006005309
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Ecse earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Prior Lake · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood Ecse has class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Ecse ranks #1 of 3 schools in Prior Lake, MN.
School address
District: Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273006005309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Edgewood Ecse grew from 129 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (+15.5%).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 273006005309 · Prior Lake, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 7.3:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Prior Lake High School (2,856 students)
Edgewood Ecse grew from 129 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (+15.5%). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Edgewood Ecse in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prior Lake Hig
Prior Lake High School
2,856 students
- Prior Lake-Sav
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
2,025 students
- Hamilton Ridge 586
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School
586 students
- Redtail Ridge 556
Redtail Ridge Elementary School
556 students
- Glendale Eleme 522
Glendale Elementary
522 students
- This school 116
Edgewood Ecse
116 students
What this shows Edgewood Ecse reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgewood Ecse compares
Edgewood Ecse 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 54% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 51% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 10% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,012
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 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 6.9%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Edgewood Ecse is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools reports $13,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgewood Ecse Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prior Lake-Savage Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redtail Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Ecse's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- 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 (~116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Ecse
How many students attend Edgewood Ecse?
Edgewood Ecse has 116 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Prior Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Ecse?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Ecse is 7.3:1, which is 54% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 54% 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 Edgewood Ecse?
20.9% of students at Edgewood Ecse are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood Ecse?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Ecse is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Prior Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Ecse?
Edgewood Ecse has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Edgewood Ecse rank among schools in Prior Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Ecse ranks #1 of 3 schools in Prior Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Prior Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools?
Besides Edgewood Ecse, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools also operates Prior Lake High School (2,856 students), Prior Lake-Savage Middle School (2,025 students), and Hamilton Ridge Elementary School (586 students). See the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools district page for the complete list.