Enrollment
50
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Melrose, MN
West Central Education District B-2
Federal NCES profile for West Central Education District B-2, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 279145504314
👥 S:T ratio 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Central Education District B-2 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Melrose · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Central Education District B-2 has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Education District B-2 ranks #3 of 3 schools in Melrose, MN.
School address
District: West Central Education District · Minnesota
NCES ID 279145504314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Central Education District B-2 compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Central Education District B-2
West Central Education District B-2 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Melrose, Minnesota, enrolling 50 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 50 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 60 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #42.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 43/100).
Its district draws 31.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
West Central Education District also operates West Central Area Learning Center (21 students) and Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. (10 students) alongside West Central Education District B-2.
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 West Central Education District B-2 compares
West Central Education District B-2 on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, West Central Education District B-2 is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
How West Central Education District B-2 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Central Education District B-2's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~50 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Central Education District B-2
How many students attend West Central Education District B-2?
West Central Education District B-2 has 50 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Melrose, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Education District B-2?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Education District B-2 is 16.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Central Education District B-2?
24.2% of students at West Central Education District B-2 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Central Education District B-2?
The largest demographic group at West Central Education District B-2 is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Melrose, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Central Education District B-2?
West Central Education District B-2 has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 West Central Education District B-2 rank among schools in Melrose?
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Education District B-2 ranks #3 of 3 schools in Melrose, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Melrose on the city page.
Is West Central Education District B-2 a good school?
West Central Education District B-2 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 West Central Education District?
Besides West Central Education District B-2, West Central Education District also operates West Central Area Learning Center (21 students) and Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. (10 students). See the West Central Education District district page for the complete list.
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