- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hastings, MN
Hastings Early Child Special Ed.
Federal NCES profile for Hastings Early Child Special Ed., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271353000565
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hastings Early Child Special Ed. earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Hastings · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hastings Early Child Special Ed. has class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hastings Early Child Special Ed. ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hastings, MN.
School address
District: Hastings Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271353000565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Hastings Early Child Special Ed. grew from 98 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 4.8 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 271353000565 · Hastings, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 25:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Hastings High School (1,301 students)
Hastings Early Child Special Ed. grew from 98 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE held 4.8 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hastings Early Child Special Ed. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hastings High
Hastings High School
1,301 students
- Hastings Middl
Hastings Middle School
1,183 students
- Christa Mcauli 470
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
470 students
- Kennedy Elemen 461
Kennedy Elementary
461 students
- Pinecrest Elem 436
Pinecrest Elementary
436 students
- This school 100
Hastings Early Child Special Ed.
100 students
What this shows Hastings Early Child Special Ed. reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hastings Early Child Special Ed. compares
Hastings Early Child Special Ed. 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 58% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 45% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 92% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,745
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 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Hastings Early Child Special Ed. is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Hastings Public School District reports $14,745 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hastings Early Child Special Ed. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hastings Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hastings Early Child Special Ed.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~100 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hastings Early Child Special Ed.
How many students attend Hastings Early Child Special Ed.?
Hastings Early Child Special Ed. has 100 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Hastings, MN. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 105 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hastings Early Child Special Ed.?
The student-teacher ratio at Hastings Early Child Special Ed. is 25:1, which is 58% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hastings Early Child Special Ed.?
23.5% of students at Hastings Early Child Special Ed. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hastings Early Child Special Ed.?
The largest demographic group at Hastings Early Child Special Ed. is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Hastings, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hastings Early Child Special Ed.?
Hastings Early Child Special Ed. has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Hastings Early Child Special Ed. rank among schools in Hastings?
By Resource Investment Index, Hastings Early Child Special Ed. ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hastings, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hastings on the city page.
What other schools are in Hastings Public School District?
Besides Hastings Early Child Special Ed., Hastings Public School District also operates Hastings High School (1,301 students), Hastings Middle School (1,183 students), and Christa Mcauliffe Elementary (470 students). See the Hastings Public School District district page for the complete list.