- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Le Center Pre K-8 shrank from 424 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 270037904626 · Le Center, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 11.3:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Pre K-8 (608 students)
Le Center Pre K-8 shrank from 424 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Le Center Pre K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Pre
Montgomery Pre K-8
608 students
- Tri-City Unite
Tri-City United High School
603 students
- This school
Le Center Pre K-8
385 students
- Lonsdale Pre K
Lonsdale Pre K-6
331 students
What this shows Le Center Pre K-8 reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Le Center Pre K-8 compares
Le Center Pre K-8 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,717
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
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.
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
District finance for Tri-City United School District reports $12,717 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~385 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), down 39.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.