- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Ulm, MN
River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
Federal NCES profile for River Bend Early Childhood Prog., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 279135302496
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Bend Early Childhood Prog. earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in New Ulm · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 6.5%
- free-lunch eligible
River Bend Early Childhood Prog. has class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Bend Early Childhood Prog. ranks #6 of 6 schools in New Ulm, MN.
School address
District: River Bend Education District · Minnesota
NCES ID 279135302496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
River Bend Early Childhood Prog. grew from 62 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 3.2 → 6.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 279135302496 · New Ulm, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 30:1 · 6.5% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: River Bend Area Learning Center (43 students)
River Bend Early Childhood Prog. grew from 62 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE added 3.2 → 6.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
River Bend Early Childhood Prog. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
90 students
- River Bend Are
River Bend Area Learning Center
43 students
- Imprints Progr 30
Imprints Program
30 students
- R.I.S.E. Progr 17
R.I.S.E. Program
17 students
- Raptor Program 15
Raptor Program
15 students
- W.O.R.K. Progr 8
W.O.R.K. Program
8 students
What this shows River Bend Early Childhood Prog. reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Bend Early Childhood Prog. compares
River Bend Early Childhood Prog. 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 | 30:1 | ▲ 90% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 85% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30:1
students per teacher
- 90% above state mean
Top 95% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, River Bend Early Childhood Prog. is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
How River Bend Early Childhood Prog. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Bend Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Imprints Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| R.I.S.E. Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raptor Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W.O.R.K. Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Bend Early Childhood Prog.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~90 students)
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 special-education school in New Ulm, MN. CCD year-over-year: 62 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Bend Early Childhood Prog.?
The student-teacher ratio at River Bend Early Childhood Prog. is 30:1, which is 90% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 River Bend Early Childhood Prog. rank among schools in New Ulm?
By Resource Investment Index, River Bend Early Childhood Prog. ranks #6 of 6 schools in New Ulm, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Ulm on the city page.
What other schools are in River Bend Education District?
Besides River Bend Early Childhood Prog., River Bend Education District also operates River Bend Area Learning Center (43 students), Imprints Program (30 students), and R.I.S.E. Program (17 students). See the River Bend Education District district page for the complete list.