- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Red Lake, MN
Red Lake Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Red Lake Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273051003303
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Lake Early Childhood Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Red Lake · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Lake Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Lake Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Red Lake, MN.
School address
District: Red Lake Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273051003303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Red Lake Early Childhood Center grew from 101 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (+11.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 273051003303 · Red Lake, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 9.8:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Lake Elementary (526 students)
Red Lake Early Childhood Center grew from 101 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (+11.9%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Red Lake Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Red Lake Eleme
Red Lake Elementary
526 students
- Red Lake Secon
Red Lake Secondary
377 students
- Red Lake Middl
Red Lake Middle School
268 students
- This school 137
Red Lake Early Childhood Center
137 students
- Ponemah Elemen 136
Ponemah Elementary
136 students
- Red Lake Alter 53
Red Lake Alternative Learning
53 students
What this shows Red Lake Early Childhood Center reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Lake Early Childhood Center compares
Red Lake Early Childhood 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 38% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 90% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 18% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,400
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
American Indian / Alaska Native 94.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Red Lake Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Red Lake Public School District reports $29,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Lake Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lake Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Lake Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ponemah Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Lake Alternative Learning | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Lake Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Red Lake Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Red Lake Early Childhood Center?
Red Lake Early Childhood Center has 137 students enrolled. It is a public school in Red Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 101 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Lake Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Lake Early Childhood Center is 9.8:1, which is 38% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 38% 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 Red Lake Early Childhood Center?
81.2% of students at Red Lake Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Lake Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Red Lake Early Childhood Center is American Indian / Alaska Native at 94.9% of enrollment, in Red Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Lake Early Childhood Center?
Red Lake Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Red Lake Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Red Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Lake Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Red Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Red Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Lake Public School District?
Besides Red Lake Early Childhood Center, Red Lake Public School District also operates Red Lake Elementary (526 students), Red Lake Secondary (377 students), and Red Lake Middle School (268 students). See the Red Lake Public School District district page for the complete list.