- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
West Central Education District B-2 held near 33 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 279145504314 · Melrose, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 16.7:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: West Central Area Learning Center (21 students)
West Central Education District B-2 held near 33 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
West Central Education District B-2 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Central Education District B-2
50 students
- West Central A
West Central Area Learning Center
21 students
- Beacon Program 10
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.
10 students
What this shows West Central Education District B-2 reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Central Education District B-2 compares
West Central Education District B-2 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~50 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 33 (2022-23) → 33 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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.
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.