- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Waseca Early Childhood grew from 38 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (+36.8%).
Teacher FTE added 1.6 → 2.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 274188005096 · Waseca, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
38 enr · 38:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Waseca Senior High (555 students)
Waseca Early Childhood grew from 38 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (+36.8%). Teacher FTE added 1.6 → 2.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Waseca Early Childhood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waseca Senior
Waseca Senior High
555 students
- Hartley Elemen
Hartley Elementary
429 students
- Waseca Interme
Waseca Intermediate School
380 students
- Waseca Junior
Waseca Junior High
280 students
- Waseca Area Le 65
Waseca Area Learning Center
65 students
- This school 38
Waseca Early Childhood
38 students
What this shows Waseca Early Childhood reports 38 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waseca Early Childhood compares
Waseca Early Childhood 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,362
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 68.4%
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
District finance for Waseca Public School District reports $14,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~38 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 38 (2022-23) → 52 (2023-24), up 14.
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, 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 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.
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.