Enrollment
288
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sartell, MN
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Oak Ridge Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273282004210
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Sartell · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Ridge Early Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Sartell, MN.
School address
District: Sartell-St. Stephen School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273282004210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Ridge Early Learning Center compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Ridge Early Learning Center
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sartell, Minnesota, enrolling 288 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 288 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 259 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 38/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Sartell-St. Stephen School District spends $11,873 per pupil, 22% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Sartell-St. Stephen School District also operates Sartell Senior High (1,269 students) and Sartell Middle (983 students) alongside Oak Ridge Early Learning Center.
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 Oak Ridge Early Learning Center compares
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 49% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 17% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,873
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 77.8%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 4.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Oak Ridge Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sartell-St. Stephen School District, which includes Oak Ridge Early Learning Center.
$11,873
Per student
-22%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 68.1%
Federal 7.4%
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 Oak Ridge Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sartell Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sartell Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Meadow Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Ridge Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Ridge Early Learning Center
How many students attend Oak Ridge Early Learning Center?
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sartell, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge Early Learning Center is 9.6:1, which is 39% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 39% 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 Oak Ridge Early Learning Center?
21.8% of students at Oak Ridge Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Ridge Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Oak Ridge Early Learning Center is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Sartell, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Ridge Early Learning Center?
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Ridge Early Learning Center rank among schools in Sartell?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Ridge Early Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Sartell, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sartell on the city page.
Is Oak Ridge Early Learning Center a good school?
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Minnesota schools. 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 Sartell-St. Stephen School District?
Besides Oak Ridge Early Learning Center, Sartell-St. Stephen School District also operates Sartell Senior High (1,269 students), Sartell Middle (983 students), and Riverview Intermediate School (914 students). See the Sartell-St. Stephen School District district page for the complete list.
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