Central Education Center Prek serves 44 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Education Center Prek ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Central Education Center Prek's student population of 44 students has grown by 120% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 69% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Central Education Center Prek is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
34%
11%
Black
27%
12%
White
25%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Central Education Center Prek?
44 students attend Central Education Center Prek.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Central Education Center Prek students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Education Center Prek?
Central Education Center Prek has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Education Center Prek offer ?
Central Education Center Prek offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Central Education Center Prek part of?
Central Education Center Prek is part of Richfield Public School District.
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