Enrollment
7
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nicollet, MN
Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed
Federal NCES profile for Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272358005112
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Nicollet · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 7
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed ranks #3 of 3 schools in Nicollet, MN.
School address
District: Nicollet Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272358005112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed
Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed is a small combined-grade school in Nicollet, Minnesota, enrolling 7 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Minnesota schools, with 7 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Nicollet Public School District also operates Nicollet Elementary School (156 students) and Nicollet High School (151 students) alongside Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed.
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 Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed compares
Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 7 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$14,514
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.
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
- 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 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nicollet Public School District, which includes Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed.
$14,514
Per student
-5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 55.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicollet Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Nicollet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed
How many students attend Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed?
Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed has 7 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Nicollet, MN.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed?
The largest demographic group at Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Nicollet, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed?
Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed rank among schools in Nicollet?
By Resource Investment Index, Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed ranks #3 of 3 schools in Nicollet, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nicollet on the city page.
Is Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed a good school?
Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota. 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 Nicollet Public School District?
Besides Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed, Nicollet Public School District also operates Nicollet Elementary School (156 students) and Nicollet High School (151 students). See the Nicollet Public School District district page for the complete list.
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