Enrollment
20
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270004102356
Midwest Special Education Co-Op — Morris, MN
Federal NCES profile for Midwest Special Education Co-Op, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 32
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Midwest Special Education Co-Op · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midwest Special Education Co-Op compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Midwest Special Education Co-Op reports 20 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 23.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 45% below the Minnesota average and 55% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Midwest Special Education Co-Op compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 45% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 20 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 45% 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
17:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Overview
Enrollment 20 Top 11% in Minnesota — larger than 89% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 17:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 23.5% -45% vs state
NCES ID 270004102356
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about Midwest Special Education Co-Op
How many students attend Midwest Special Education Co-Op?
Midwest Special Education Co-Op has 20 students enrolled. It is a other school in MORRIS, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midwest Special Education Co-Op?
The student-teacher ratio at Midwest Special Education Co-Op is 17:1, which is 7% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midwest Special Education Co-Op?
23.5% of students at Midwest Special Education Co-Op are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midwest Special Education Co-Op?
The largest demographic group at Midwest Special Education Co-Op is White at 90.0%. The school serves a student body in MORRIS, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midwest Special Education Co-Op?
Midwest Special Education Co-Op has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.