Enrollment
62
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minnetrista, MN
Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe
Federal NCES profile for Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272292002992
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Minnetrista · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Minnetrista, MN.
School address
District: Westonka Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272292002992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe
Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Minnetrista, Minnesota, enrolling 62 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.8% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 62 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 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Westonka Public School District also operates Mound Westonka High School (895 students) and Grandview Middle School (606 students) alongside Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe.
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 Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe compares
Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 56% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,720
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 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westonka Public School District, which includes Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe.
$13,720
Per student
-10%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 48.9%
Federal 8.3%
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 Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mound Westonka High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shirley Hills Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Transition Plus | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~62 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe
How many students attend Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe?
Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe has 62 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Minnetrista, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe?
The student-teacher ratio at Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe?
18.8% of students at Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe?
The largest demographic group at Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Minnetrista, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe?
Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe rank among public schools in Minnetrista?
By Resource Investment Index, Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Minnetrista, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Minnetrista on the city page.
Is Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe a good school?
Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe earns 34/100 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 Westonka Public School District?
Besides Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe, Westonka Public School District also operates Mound Westonka High School (895 students), Grandview Middle School (606 students), and Shirley Hills Primary School (447 students). See the Westonka Public School District district page for the complete list.
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