Northfield Community Education Center serves 92 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northfield Community Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Northfield Community Education Center's student population of 92 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Delivering educational excellence that empowers all learners to participate in our dynamic world.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northfield Community Education Center is 0.43, 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
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
24%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
72%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Northfield Community Education Center?
92 students attend Northfield Community Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Northfield Community Education Center students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northfield Community Education Center?
Northfield Community Education Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northfield Community Education Center offer ?
Northfield Community Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northfield Community Education Center part of?
Northfield Community Education Center is part of Northfield Public School District.
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