- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairmont, MN
Southern Plains Education Coop.
Federal NCES profile for Southern Plains Education Coop., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270004602365
👥 S:T ratio 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Plains Education Coop. earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Fairmont · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Plains Education Coop. has class sizes smaller than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Plains Education Coop. ranks #1 of 6 schools in Fairmont, MN.
School address
District: Southern Plains Education Coop. · Minnesota
NCES ID 270004602365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Southern Plains Education Coop. shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-22.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 270004602365 · Fairmont, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 6.3:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. (47 students)
Southern Plains Education Coop. shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-22.7%). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Southern Plains Education Coop. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Plain
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.
47 students
- Southern Plain
Southern Plains Bridges
23 students
- This school
Southern Plains Education Coop.
19 students
- Positive Appro 5
Positive Approach to Learning
5 students
What this shows Southern Plains Education Coop. reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Plains Education Coop. compares
Southern Plains Education Coop. is a shrinking 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 | 6.3:1 | ▼ 60% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 38% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.3:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
6.3:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 8% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Southern Plains Education Coop. is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
How Southern Plains Education Coop. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Plains Bridges | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Positive Approach to Learning | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Plains Education Coop.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~19 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Plains Education Coop.
How many students attend Southern Plains Education Coop.?
Southern Plains Education Coop. has 19 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Fairmont, MN. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 17 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Plains Education Coop.?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Plains Education Coop. is 6.3:1, which is 60% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 60% 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 Southern Plains Education Coop.?
59.1% of students at Southern Plains Education Coop. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Plains Education Coop.?
The largest demographic group at Southern Plains Education Coop. is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Fairmont, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Plains Education Coop.?
Southern Plains Education Coop. has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (higher 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 Southern Plains Education Coop. rank among schools in Fairmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Plains Education Coop. ranks #1 of 6 schools in Fairmont, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fairmont on the city page.
What other schools are in Southern Plains Education Coop.?
Besides Southern Plains Education Coop., Southern Plains Education Coop. also operates Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. (47 students), Southern Plains Bridges (23 students), and Positive Approach to Learning (5 students). See the Southern Plains Education Coop. district page for the complete list.