- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Litchfield, MN
Litchfield Early Childhood Special
Federal NCES profile for Litchfield Early Childhood Special, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271821004888
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Litchfield Early Childhood Special earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Litchfield · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 42:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Litchfield Early Childhood Special has class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Litchfield Early Childhood Special ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, MN.
School address
District: Litchfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271821004888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Litchfield Early Childhood Special grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (+41.4%).
Teacher FTE held 1.8 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 271821004888 · Litchfield, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
42 enr · 42:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Ripley Elementary (568 students)
Litchfield Early Childhood Special grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (+41.4%). Teacher FTE held 1.8 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Litchfield Early Childhood Special in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Ripley El
Lake Ripley Elementary
568 students
- Litchfield Mid
Litchfield Middle School
494 students
- Litchfield Sen
Litchfield Senior High
448 students
- This school 42
Litchfield Early Childhood Special
42 students
- Litchfield Are 14
Litchfield Area Learning Program
14 students
What this shows Litchfield Early Childhood Special reports 42 students on the CCD universe file.
How Litchfield Early Childhood Special compares
Litchfield Early Childhood Special 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 42:1 | ▲ 166% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 29% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
42:1
students per teacher
- 166% above state mean
Top 98% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,463
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Litchfield Early Childhood Special is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Litchfield Public School District reports $14,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Litchfield Early Childhood Special Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Ripley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Area Learning Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Litchfield Early Childhood Special's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~42 students)
Frequently asked questions about Litchfield Early Childhood Special
How many students attend Litchfield Early Childhood Special?
Litchfield Early Childhood Special has 42 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Litchfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Early Childhood Special?
The student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Early Childhood Special is 42:1, which is 166% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 168% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Litchfield Early Childhood Special?
55.2% of students at Litchfield Early Childhood Special are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Litchfield Early Childhood Special?
The largest demographic group at Litchfield Early Childhood Special is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Litchfield, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Litchfield Early Childhood Special?
Litchfield Early Childhood Special has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Litchfield Early Childhood Special rank among public schools in Litchfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Litchfield Early Childhood Special ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Litchfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Litchfield Public School District?
Besides Litchfield Early Childhood Special, Litchfield Public School District also operates Lake Ripley Elementary (568 students), Litchfield Middle School (494 students), and Litchfield Senior High (448 students). See the Litchfield Public School District district page for the complete list.