- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richfield, MN
South Education Center Academy
Federal NCES profile for South Education Center Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270002502871
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Education Center Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Richfield · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Education Center Academy has class sizes smaller than 88% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Education Center Academy ranks #1 of 8 schools in Richfield, MN.
School address
District: Intermediate School District 287 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002502871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
South Education Center Academy grew from 43 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (+20.9%).
Teacher FTE held 6.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 270002502871 · Richfield, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 8:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Tier Two (274 students)
South Education Center Academy grew from 43 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (+20.9%). Teacher FTE held 6.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
South Education Center Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tier Two
Tier Two
274 students
- Tier Three
Tier Three
226 students
- West Education 99
West Education Center Alternative
99 students
- Hennepin Gatew 73
Hennepin Gateway to College
73 students
- This school 48
South Education Center Academy
48 students
- North Educatio 37
North Education Center Academy
37 students
What this shows South Education Center Academy reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Education Center Academy compares
South Education Center Academy 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 49% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 57% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 12% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
African American 27.1%
White 12.5%
Two or More 12.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, South Education Center Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How South Education Center Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier Two | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tier Three | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Education Center Alternative | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hennepin Gateway to College | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Education Center Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Education Center Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~48 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Education Center Academy
How many students attend South Education Center Academy?
South Education Center Academy has 48 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Richfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 52 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Education Center Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Education Center Academy is 8:1, which is 49% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 49% 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 Education Center Academy?
67.4% of students at South Education Center Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Education Center Academy?
The largest demographic group at South Education Center Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Richfield, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Education Center Academy?
South Education Center Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Education Center Academy rank among schools in Richfield?
By Resource Investment Index, South Education Center Academy ranks #1 of 8 schools in Richfield, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Intermediate School District 287?
Besides South Education Center Academy, Intermediate School District 287 also operates Tier Two (274 students), Tier Three (226 students), and West Education Center Alternative (99 students). See the Intermediate School District 287 district page for the complete list.