- Enrollment
- 1,283
- Students per teacher
- 38.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northfield, MN
Northfield Community Education Cntr
Federal NCES profile for Northfield Community Education Cntr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272388001499
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northfield Community Education Cntr earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Northfield · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northfield Community Education Cntr has class sizes smaller than 91% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Community Education Cntr ranks #1 of 3 schools in Northfield, MN.
School address
District: Northfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272388001499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Northfield Community Education Cntr held near 92 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 272388001499 · Northfield, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 6.9:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Northfield Senior High (1,283 students)
Northfield Community Education Cntr held near 92 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Northfield Community Education Cntr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northfield Sen
Northfield Senior High
1,283 students
- Northfield Mid
Northfield Middle
845 students
- Bridgewater El
Bridgewater Elementary
564 students
- Greenvale Park 488
Greenvale Park Elementary
488 students
- Spring Creek E 445
Spring Creek Elementary
445 students
- This school 117
Northfield Community Education Cntr
117 students
What this shows Northfield Community Education Cntr reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northfield Community Education Cntr compares
Northfield Community Education Cntr held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.9:1 | ▼ 56% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 15% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.9:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
6.9:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 9% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Northfield Community Education Cntr is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Northfield Public School District reports $16,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northfield Community Education Cntr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgewater Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenvale Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northfield Community Education Cntr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 38.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northfield Community Education Cntr
How many students attend Northfield Community Education Cntr?
Northfield Community Education Cntr has 117 students enrolled. It is a public school in Northfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 92 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northfield Community Education Cntr?
The student-teacher ratio at Northfield Community Education Cntr is 6.9:1, which is 56% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 56% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northfield Community Education Cntr?
36.4% of students at Northfield Community Education Cntr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northfield Community Education Cntr?
The largest demographic group at Northfield Community Education Cntr is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Northfield, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northfield Community Education Cntr?
Northfield Community Education Cntr has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Northfield Community Education Cntr rank among schools in Northfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Community Education Cntr ranks #1 of 3 schools in Northfield, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Northfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Northfield Public School District?
Besides Northfield Community Education Cntr, Northfield Public School District also operates Northfield Senior High (1,283 students), Northfield Middle (845 students), and Bridgewater Elementary (564 students). See the Northfield Public School District district page for the complete list.