Enrollment
38
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waseca, MN
Waseca Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Waseca Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274188005096
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waseca Early Childhood earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Waseca · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Waseca Early Childhood has class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waseca Early Childhood ranks #4 of 4 schools in Waseca, MN.
School address
District: Waseca Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274188005096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+141% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waseca Early Childhood compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waseca Early Childhood
Waseca Early Childhood is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Waseca, Minnesota, enrolling 38 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38:1 is larger than about 97% of Minnesota schools and 141% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 38 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 81 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #69, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 47/100).
Waseca Public School District also operates Waseca Senior High (555 students) and Hartley Elementary (429 students) alongside Waseca Early Childhood.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Waseca Early Childhood compares
Waseca Early Childhood on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 38:1 | ▲ 141% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▲ 11% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
38:1
students per teacher
- 141% above state mean
Top 97% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,498
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Waseca Early Childhood is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waseca Public School District, which includes Waseca Early Childhood.
$14,498
Per student
-5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 64.6%
Federal 10.8%
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.
How Waseca Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waseca Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hartley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waseca Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waseca Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waseca Area Learning Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waseca Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~38 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~38:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Waseca Early Childhood
How many students attend Waseca Early Childhood?
Waseca Early Childhood has 38 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Waseca, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waseca Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Waseca Early Childhood is 38:1, which is 141% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 142% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waseca Early Childhood?
47.4% of students at Waseca Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waseca Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Waseca Early Childhood is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Waseca, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waseca Early Childhood?
Waseca Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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 Waseca Early Childhood rank among schools in Waseca?
By Resource Investment Index, Waseca Early Childhood ranks #4 of 4 schools in Waseca, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waseca on the city page.
Is Waseca Early Childhood a good school?
Waseca Early Childhood earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Waseca Public School District?
Besides Waseca Early Childhood, Waseca Public School District also operates Waseca Senior High (555 students), Hartley Elementary (429 students), and Waseca Intermediate School (380 students). See the Waseca Public School District district page for the complete list.
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