Enrollment
34
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montevideo, MN
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272132005543
👥 S:T ratio 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Montevideo · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Montevideo, MN.
School address
District: Montevideo Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272132005543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Montevideo, Minnesota, enrolling 34 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 34 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 97 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 57/100).
Montevideo Public School District also operates Montevideo Senior High (408 students) and Montevideo Middle (393 students) alongside Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center.
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 Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center compares
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 52% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.9%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montevideo Public School District, which includes Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center.
$14,353
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 69.2%
Federal 9.7%
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 Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montevideo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sanford Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramsey Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~34 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center?
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center has 34 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montevideo, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center?
65.0% of students at Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Montevideo, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center?
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Montevideo?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Montevideo, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montevideo on the city page.
Is Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center a good school?
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Montevideo Public School District?
Besides Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center, Montevideo Public School District also operates Montevideo Senior High (408 students), Montevideo Middle (393 students), and Sanford Elementary School (277 students). See the Montevideo Public School District district page for the complete list.
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