- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Peter, MN
St. Peter Ecse
Federal NCES profile for St. Peter Ecse, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273387003880
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Peter Ecse earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Saint Peter · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Peter Ecse has class sizes smaller than 91% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Peter Ecse ranks #2 of 6 schools in Saint Peter, MN.
School address
District: St. Peter Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273387003880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
St. Peter Ecse grew from 56 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 273387003880 · Saint Peter, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 6.8:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Peter High School (692 students)
St. Peter Ecse grew from 56 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
St. Peter Ecse in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Peter High
St. Peter High School
692 students
- St. Peter Midd
St. Peter Middle School
617 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
429 students
- South Elementa 269
South Elementary School
269 students
- This school 61
St. Peter Ecse
61 students
- Oshawa Learnin 25
Oshawa Learning Academy
25 students
What this shows St. Peter Ecse reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Peter Ecse compares
St. Peter Ecse 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 | 6.8:1 | ▼ 57% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▲ 21% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 9% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,513
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
African American 6.6%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, St. Peter Ecse is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Peter Public School District reports $15,513 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Peter Ecse Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Peter Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oshawa Learning Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to St. Peter Ecse's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~61 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about St. Peter Ecse
How many students attend St. Peter Ecse?
St. Peter Ecse has 61 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Saint Peter, MN. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 60 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Peter Ecse?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Peter Ecse is 6.8:1, which is 57% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 57% 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 St. Peter Ecse?
51.8% of students at St. Peter Ecse are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Peter Ecse?
The largest demographic group at St. Peter Ecse is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Saint Peter, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Peter Ecse?
St. Peter Ecse has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 St. Peter Ecse rank among schools in Saint Peter?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Peter Ecse ranks #2 of 6 schools in Saint Peter, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Peter on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Peter Public School District?
Besides St. Peter Ecse, St. Peter Public School District also operates St. Peter High School (692 students), St. Peter Middle School (617 students), and North Elementary School (429 students). See the St. Peter Public School District district page for the complete list.