- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Crystal, MN
Lcwm Ecse
Federal NCES profile for Lcwm Ecse, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 279144505169
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lcwm Ecse earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Lake Crystal · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 28
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Lcwm Ecse ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lake Crystal, MN.
School address
District: Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial · Minnesota
NCES ID 279144505169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lcwm Ecse grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1 students YoY 279144505169 · Lake Crystal, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
28 enr · 61.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lk Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec (506 students)
Lcwm Ecse grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lcwm Ecse in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lk Crystal-Wel
Lk Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec
506 students
- Lk Crystal Wel
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial El
423 students
- This school 28
Lcwm Ecse
28 students
What this shows Lcwm Ecse reports 28 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lcwm Ecse compares
Lcwm Ecse 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$12,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
African American 3.6%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Lcwm Ecse is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial reports $12,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lcwm Ecse Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lk Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial El | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lcwm Ecse's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lcwm Ecse
How many students attend Lcwm Ecse?
Lcwm Ecse has 28 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Lake Crystal, MN. CCD year-over-year: 13 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), up 1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lcwm Ecse?
61.5% of students at Lcwm Ecse are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lcwm Ecse?
The largest demographic group at Lcwm Ecse is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Lake Crystal, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lcwm Ecse?
Lcwm Ecse has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Lcwm Ecse rank among schools in Lake Crystal?
By Resource Investment Index, Lcwm Ecse ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lake Crystal, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial?
Besides Lcwm Ecse, Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial also operates Lk Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec (506 students) and Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial El (423 students). See the Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial district page for the complete list.