- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center shrank from 40 students in 2022-23 to 33 in 2023-24 (-17.5%).
Teacher FTE held 2.7 → 2.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 272132005543 · Montevideo, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 17:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Montevideo Senior High (408 students)
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center shrank from 40 students in 2022-23 to 33 in 2023-24 (-17.5%). Teacher FTE held 2.7 → 2.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montevideo Sen
Montevideo Senior High
408 students
- Montevideo Mid
Montevideo Middle
393 students
- Sanford Elemen
Sanford Elementary School
277 students
- Ramsey Element
Ramsey Elementary
260 students
- This school 34
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center
34 students
What this shows Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center compares
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,615
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.
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.
District finance for Montevideo Public School District reports $14,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~34 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 40 (2022-23) → 33 (2023-24), down 7.
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.
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.