Enrollment
385
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Le Center, MN
Le Center Pre K-8
Federal NCES profile for Le Center Pre K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270037904626
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Le Center Pre K-8 earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 385
- students enrolled
Le Center Pre K-8 has class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tri-City United School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270037904626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Le Center Pre K-8 compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Le Center Pre K-8
Le Center Pre K-8 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Le Center, Minnesota, enrolling 385 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 449 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #28, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Tri-City United School District spends $12,197 per pupil, 20% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Tri-City United School District also operates Montgomery Pre K-8 (608 students) and Tri-City United High School (603 students) alongside Le Center Pre K-8.
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 Le Center Pre K-8 compares
Le Center Pre K-8 on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 24% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 25% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Le Center Pre K-8 is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tri-City United School District, which includes Le Center Pre K-8.
$12,197
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 64.3%
Federal 11.0%
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 Le Center Pre K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Pre K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tri-City United High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lonsdale Pre K-6 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Le Center Pre K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Le Center Pre K-8
How many students attend Le Center Pre K-8?
Le Center Pre K-8 has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Le Center, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Le Center Pre K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Le Center Pre K-8 is 11.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Le Center Pre K-8?
32.5% of students at Le Center Pre K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Le Center Pre K-8?
The largest demographic group at Le Center Pre K-8 is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Le Center, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Le Center Pre K-8?
Le Center Pre K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Le Center Pre K-8 a good school?
Le Center Pre K-8 earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools. 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 Tri-City United School District?
Besides Le Center Pre K-8, Tri-City United School District also operates Montgomery Pre K-8 (608 students), Tri-City United High School (603 students), and Lonsdale Pre K-6 (331 students). See the Tri-City United School District district page for the complete list.
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