Enrollment
237
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeville, MN
Lakeville Early Childhood Program
Federal NCES profile for Lakeville Early Childhood Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271778004179
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeville Early Childhood Program earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Lakeville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 237
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeville Early Childhood Program ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lakeville, MN.
School address
District: Lakeville Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271778004179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-50% vs state
What stands out at Lakeville Early Childhood Program
Lakeville Early Childhood Program is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lakeville, Minnesota, enrolling 237 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 237 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 207 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #172, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Asian (7%) (diversity index 37/100).
Lakeville Area Schools also operates Lakeville North High (1,871 students) and Lakeville South High (1,816 students) alongside Lakeville Early Childhood Program.
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 Lakeville Early Childhood Program compares
Lakeville Early Childhood Program on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 50% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$14,598
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.
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
- 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 78.5%
Asian 6.8%
African American 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Lakeville Early Childhood Program is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeville Area Schools, which includes Lakeville Early Childhood Program.
$14,598
Per student
-4%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 57.9%
Federal 6.4%
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.
How Lakeville Early Childhood Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville North High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lakeville South High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Century Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Kenwood Trail Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Mcguire Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeville Early Childhood Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeville Early Childhood Program
How many students attend Lakeville Early Childhood Program?
Lakeville Early Childhood Program has 237 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Lakeville, MN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeville Early Childhood Program?
21.3% of students at Lakeville Early Childhood Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeville Early Childhood Program?
The largest demographic group at Lakeville Early Childhood Program is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Lakeville, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeville Early Childhood Program?
Lakeville Early Childhood Program has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Lakeville Early Childhood Program rank among schools in Lakeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeville Early Childhood Program ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lakeville, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lakeville on the city page.
Is Lakeville Early Childhood Program a good school?
Lakeville Early Childhood Program earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Lakeville Area Schools?
Besides Lakeville Early Childhood Program, Lakeville Area Schools also operates Lakeville North High (1,871 students), Lakeville South High (1,816 students), and Century Middle School (950 students). See the Lakeville Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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