- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Howard Lake, MN
Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed
Federal NCES profile for Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270004502960
👥 S:T ratio 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Howard Lake · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Howard Lake, MN.
School address
District: Meeker and Wright Special Education · Minnesota
NCES ID 270004502960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed shrank from 92 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE held 4.9 → 4.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 270004502960 · Howard Lake, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
68 enr · 17:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Village Ranch Alternative Program (33 students)
Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed shrank from 92 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE held 4.9 → 4.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed
68 students
- Village Ranch
Village Ranch Alternative Program
33 students
- Cornerstones P 23
Cornerstones Program
23 students
- Step Td Progra 18
Step Td Program
18 students
- Wings Alternat 16
Wings Alternative Program
16 students
- Journeys Alter 9
Journeys Alternative Program
9 students
What this shows Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed reports 68 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed compares
Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 70% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Student demographics
White 97.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
How Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Ranch Alternative Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cornerstones Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Step Td Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wings Alternative Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Journeys Alternative Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 4.5:1
- 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 (~68 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed
How many students attend Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed?
Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed has 68 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Howard Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 92 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed?
The student-teacher ratio at Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed?
13.0% of students at Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed?
The largest demographic group at Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed is White at 97.1% of enrollment, in Howard Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed?
Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed rank among public schools in Howard Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Howard Lake, 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 Howard Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Meeker and Wright Special Education?
Besides Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed, Meeker and Wright Special Education also operates Village Ranch Alternative Program (33 students), Cornerstones Program (23 students), and Step Td Program (18 students). See the Meeker and Wright Special Education district page for the complete list.