- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · White Bear Lake, MN
South Campus Education Center
Federal NCES profile for South Campus Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270226402108
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Campus Education Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Minnesota schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in White Bear Lake · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Campus Education Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Campus Education Center ranks #8 of 8 schools in White Bear Lake, MN.
School address
District: Northeast Metro 916 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270226402108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
South Campus Education Center held near 59 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 270226402108 · White Bear Lake, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
62 enr · 4.1:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Metro Heights Academy (198 students)
South Campus Education Center held near 59 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
South Campus Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Metro Heights
Metro Heights Academy
198 students
- East View Acad
East View Academy
122 students
- Quora Secondar
Quora Secondary School
115 students
- Karner Blue Ed
Karner Blue Education Center
101 students
- Pankalo Educat
Pankalo Education Center
88 students
- This school 62
South Campus Education Center
62 students
What this shows South Campus Education Center reports 62 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Campus Education Center compares
South Campus Education Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.1:1 | ▼ 74% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 17% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.1:1
students per teacher
- 74% below state mean
Top 4% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.9%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
African American 32.3%
Asian 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, South Campus Education Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How South Campus Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Heights Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East View Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quora Secondary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Karner Blue Education Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pankalo Education Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Campus Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 2.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 3.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- 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 (~62 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Campus Education Center
How many students attend South Campus Education Center?
South Campus Education Center has 62 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in White Bear Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 59 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Campus Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at South Campus Education Center is 4.1:1, which is 74% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 74% 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 South Campus Education Center?
50.0% of students at South Campus Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Campus Education Center?
The largest demographic group at South Campus Education Center is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in White Bear Lake, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Campus Education Center?
South Campus Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 South Campus Education Center rank among schools in White Bear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, South Campus Education Center ranks #8 of 8 schools in White Bear Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in White Bear Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Northeast Metro 916?
Besides South Campus Education Center, Northeast Metro 916 also operates Metro Heights Academy (198 students), East View Academy (122 students), and Quora Secondary School (115 students). See the Northeast Metro 916 district page for the complete list.