Enrollment
90
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 279135302496
River Bend Early Childhood Prog. — New Ulm, MN
Federal NCES profile for River Bend Early Childhood Prog., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 17/100.
👥 Class size 17
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: River Bend Education District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Bend Early Childhood Prog. compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
River Bend Early Childhood Prog. reports 90 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 6.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 85% below the Minnesota average and 87% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding River Bend Education District spends $39,818 per pupil district-wide, above the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.3% from local sources (property taxes), 42.7% from the state, and 20.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How River Bend Early Childhood Prog. compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 85% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 28% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 85% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
— 30% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$39,818
per pupil, district-wide
— above Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 90 Top 28% in Minnesota — larger than 72% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 20.7:1 +30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 6.5% -85% vs state
NCES ID 279135302496
Student demographics
White 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Bend Education District, which includes River Bend Early Childhood Prog..
$39,818
Per student
+89%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+104%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 42.7%
Federal 20.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 2.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
How many students attend River Bend Early Childhood Prog.?
River Bend Early Childhood Prog. has 90 students enrolled. It is a other school in NEW ULM, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Bend Early Childhood Prog.?
The student-teacher ratio at River Bend Early Childhood Prog. is 20.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Bend Early Childhood Prog.?
6.5% of students at River Bend Early Childhood Prog. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Bend Early Childhood Prog.?
The largest demographic group at River Bend Early Childhood Prog. is White at 64.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in NEW ULM, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Bend Early Childhood Prog.?
River Bend Early Childhood Prog. has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.