Enrollment
24
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270006302493
Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood — Saint Peter, MN
Federal NCES profile for Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Minnesota Valley Education District · 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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood 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
Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood reports 24 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 50% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 50% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 2 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 Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 50% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 13% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
— 50% below state mean
Top 12% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Enrollment 24 Top 13% in Minnesota — larger than 87% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 8:1 -50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 270006302493
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 5.3:1
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 3.7:1
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
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25 students
Minnesota River School
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14 students 3.7:1 students per teacher
Minnesota Prairie School
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5 students 5:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood
How many students attend Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood?
Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood has 24 students enrolled. It is a other school in SAINT PETER, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood is 8:1, which is 50% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood?
Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 2 factors: 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.