Central Education Center serves 30 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Central Education Center's student population of 30 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Central Education Center is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Central Education Center?
30 students attend Central Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Central Education Center students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Education Center?
Central Education Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Education Center offer ?
Central Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Education Center part of?
Central Education Center is part of Stewartville School District.
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