Enrollment
138
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 271242005082
Voluntary Prekindergarten School — Fridley, MN
Federal NCES profile for Voluntary Prekindergarten School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fridley Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
142:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+793% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Voluntary Prekindergarten School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Voluntary Prekindergarten School reports 138 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 142:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 793% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 793% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 23% above the Minnesota average and 2% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fridley Public School District spends $19,769 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.0% from local sources (property taxes), 65.0% from the state, and 9.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Voluntary Prekindergarten School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 142:1 | ▲ 793% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 23% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 36% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 23% 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
142:1
students per teacher
— 793% above state mean
Top 100% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$19,769
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 138 Top 36% in Minnesota — larger than 64% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 142:1 +793% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.8% +23% vs state
NCES ID 271242005082
Student demographics
African American 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
White 20.3%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More 8.7%
Largest group: African American at 39.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fridley Public School District, which includes Voluntary Prekindergarten School.
$19,769
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 65.0%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Voluntary Prekindergarten School
How many students attend Voluntary Prekindergarten School?
Voluntary Prekindergarten School has 138 students enrolled. It is a other school in FRIDLEY, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Voluntary Prekindergarten School?
The student-teacher ratio at Voluntary Prekindergarten School is 142:1, which is 793% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 793% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Voluntary Prekindergarten School?
52.8% of students at Voluntary Prekindergarten School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Voluntary Prekindergarten School?
The largest demographic group at Voluntary Prekindergarten School is African American at 39.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in FRIDLEY, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Voluntary Prekindergarten School?
Voluntary Prekindergarten School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.