Enrollment
62
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Campus Education Center compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Campus Education Center
South Campus Education Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, enrolling 62 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.1:1, South Campus Education Center is leaner than roughly 96% of Minnesota schools and 74% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 62 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Northeast Metro 916 also operates Metro Heights Academy (198 students) and East View Academy (122 students) alongside South Campus Education Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Campus Education Center compares
South Campus Education Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~62 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Campus Education Center a good school?
South Campus Education Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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