Enrollment
76
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 274407001823
Winona Early Childhood Special Ed. — Winona, MN
Federal NCES profile for Winona Early Childhood Special Ed., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Winona Area Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winona Early Childhood Special Ed. compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Winona Early Childhood Special Ed. reports 76 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 57% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 57% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 56.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 32% above the Minnesota average and 9% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Winona Area Public School District spends $18,964 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.0% from local sources (property taxes), 58.5% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Winona Early Childhood Special Ed. compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.9:1 | ▼ 57% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 32% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 32% 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
6.9:1
students per teacher
— 57% below state mean
Top 9% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,964
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
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
Enrollment 76 Top 26% in Minnesota — larger than 74% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 6.9:1 -57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 56.5% +32% vs state
NCES ID 274407001823
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winona Area Public School District, which includes Winona Early Childhood Special Ed..
$18,964
Per student
-10%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 58.5%
Federal 12.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Winona Early Childhood Special Ed.
How many students attend Winona Early Childhood Special Ed.?
Winona Early Childhood Special Ed. has 76 students enrolled. It is a other school in WINONA, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winona Early Childhood Special Ed.?
The student-teacher ratio at Winona Early Childhood Special Ed. is 6.9:1, which is 57% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winona Early Childhood Special Ed.?
56.5% of students at Winona Early Childhood Special Ed. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winona Early Childhood Special Ed.?
The largest demographic group at Winona Early Childhood Special Ed. is White at 81.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in WINONA, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winona Early Childhood Special Ed.?
Winona Early Childhood Special Ed. has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.