Enrollment
43
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 271392002677
Hermantown Early Childhood — Hermantown, MN
Federal NCES profile for Hermantown Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hermantown Community Schools · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hermantown Early Childhood compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hermantown Early Childhood reports 43 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 63% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 63% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 34.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 21% below the Minnesota average and 34% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hermantown Community Schools spends $13,583 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.1% from local sources (property taxes), 64.5% from the state, and 7.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hermantown Early Childhood compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.9:1 | ▼ 63% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 21% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 18% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 21% 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
5.9:1
students per teacher
— 63% below state mean
Top 7% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,583
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
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.
Overview
Enrollment 43 Top 18% in Minnesota — larger than 82% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 5.9:1 -63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 34.0% -21% vs state
NCES ID 271392002677
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hermantown Community Schools, which includes Hermantown Early Childhood.
$13,583
Per student
-36%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 64.5%
Federal 7.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
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Frequently asked questions about Hermantown Early Childhood
How many students attend Hermantown Early Childhood?
Hermantown Early Childhood has 43 students enrolled. It is a other school in HERMANTOWN, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermantown Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermantown Early Childhood is 5.9:1, which is 63% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 63% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hermantown Early Childhood?
34.0% of students at Hermantown Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermantown Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Hermantown Early Childhood is White at 83.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in HERMANTOWN, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermantown Early Childhood?
Hermantown Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.