- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fridley, MN
Voluntary Prekindergarten School
Federal NCES profile for Voluntary Prekindergarten School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271242005082
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Voluntary Prekindergarten School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Fridley · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 138
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Voluntary Prekindergarten School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Fridley, MN.
School address
District: Fridley Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271242005082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Voluntary Prekindergarten School shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.7 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 271242005082 · Fridley, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 52.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Fridley Senior High (796 students)
Voluntary Prekindergarten School shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 1.7 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Voluntary Prekindergarten School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fridley Senior
Fridley Senior High
796 students
- Fridley Middle
Fridley Middle
694 students
- Stevenson Elem
Stevenson Elementary
459 students
- Hayes Elementa
Hayes Elementary
432 students
- This school 138
Voluntary Prekindergarten School
138 students
- Fridley Moore 121
Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Ctr
121 students
What this shows Voluntary Prekindergarten School reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Voluntary Prekindergarten School compares
Voluntary Prekindergarten School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 23% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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.
Funding equity
$17,928
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Voluntary Prekindergarten School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Fridley Public School District reports $17,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Voluntary Prekindergarten School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridley Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Fridley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Stevenson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Hayes Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Ctr | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Voluntary Prekindergarten School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Voluntary Prekindergarten School
How many students attend Voluntary Prekindergarten School?
Voluntary Prekindergarten School has 138 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fridley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), down 8.
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% of enrollment, in Fridley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Voluntary Prekindergarten School?
Voluntary Prekindergarten School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Voluntary Prekindergarten School rank among schools in Fridley?
By Resource Investment Index, Voluntary Prekindergarten School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Fridley, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fridley on the city page.
What other schools are in Fridley Public School District?
Besides Voluntary Prekindergarten School, Fridley Public School District also operates Fridley Senior High (796 students), Fridley Middle (694 students), and Stevenson Elementary (459 students). See the Fridley Public School District district page for the complete list.