Enrollment
42
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
42:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+166% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Litchfield Early Childhood Special compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Litchfield Early Childhood Special
Litchfield Early Childhood Special is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Litchfield, Minnesota, enrolling 42 students.
Class loads run heavy: 42:1 is larger than about 98% of Minnesota schools and 166% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 42 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 82 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #71, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Litchfield Public School District also operates Lake Ripley Elementary (568 students) and Litchfield Middle School (494 students) alongside Litchfield Early Childhood Special.
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 Litchfield Early Childhood Special compares
Litchfield Early Childhood Special on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,394
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Litchfield Public School District, which includes Litchfield Early Childhood Special.
$13,394
Per student
-12%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 64.0%
Federal 9.1%
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 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
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~42 students)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Litchfield Early Childhood Special a good school?
Litchfield Early Childhood Special earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 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.
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