- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stillwater, MN
Stillwater Special Services-Ecse
Federal NCES profile for Stillwater Special Services-Ecse, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273819001810
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stillwater Special Services-Ecse earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Stillwater · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stillwater Special Services-Ecse has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stillwater Special Services-Ecse ranks #3 of 6 schools in Stillwater, MN.
School address
District: Stillwater Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273819001810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Stillwater Special Services-Ecse grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 273819001810 · Stillwater, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 16.2:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students)
Stillwater Special Services-Ecse grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Stillwater Special Services-Ecse in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stillwater Are
Stillwater Area High School
2,658 students
- Oak-Land Middl 946
Oak-Land Middle School
946 students
- Stillwater Mid 939
Stillwater Middle School
939 students
- Lake Elmo Elem 697
Lake Elmo Elementary
697 students
- Brookview Elem 607
Brookview Elementary
607 students
- This school 259
Stillwater Special Services-Ecse
259 students
What this shows Stillwater Special Services-Ecse reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stillwater Special Services-Ecse compares
Stillwater Special Services-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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 53% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,764
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 68.3%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
African American 5.0%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Stillwater Special Services-Ecse is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stillwater Area Public Schools reports $15,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stillwater Special Services-Ecse Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak-Land Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stillwater Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Elmo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stillwater Special Services-Ecse's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stillwater Special Services-Ecse
How many students attend Stillwater Special Services-Ecse?
Stillwater Special Services-Ecse has 259 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Stillwater, MN. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stillwater Special Services-Ecse?
The student-teacher ratio at Stillwater Special Services-Ecse is 16.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stillwater Special Services-Ecse?
20.0% of students at Stillwater Special Services-Ecse are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stillwater Special Services-Ecse?
The largest demographic group at Stillwater Special Services-Ecse is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Stillwater, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stillwater Special Services-Ecse?
Stillwater Special Services-Ecse has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Stillwater Special Services-Ecse rank among schools in Stillwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Stillwater Special Services-Ecse ranks #3 of 6 schools in Stillwater, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stillwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Stillwater Area Public Schools?
Besides Stillwater Special Services-Ecse, Stillwater Area Public Schools also operates Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students), Oak-Land Middle School (946 students), and Stillwater Middle School (939 students). See the Stillwater Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.