- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 273282004210 · Sartell, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 9.6:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sartell Senior High (1,269 students)
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sartell Senior
Sartell Senior High
1,269 students
- Sartell Middle
Sartell Middle
983 students
- Riverview Inte
Riverview Intermediate School
914 students
- Pine Meadow Pr 489
Pine Meadow Primary School
489 students
- This school 288
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center
288 students
What this shows Oak Ridge Early Learning Center reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Ridge Early Learning Center compares
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,945
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Sartell-St. Stephen School District reports $12,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~288 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), up 35.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.