WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2

Prekindergarten No virtual instruction MELROSE, MN Grades PK–PK Rural: Distant St. Cloud, MN SchoolScore™ C (60.3)
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WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2
MELROSE, MN 56352
Prekindergarten No virtual instruction Grades PK–PK SchoolScore™ C (60.3)
50
Students
3.0
Teachers
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
(320)256-6026
Phone
http://www.wced6026.org/
Website

WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2 is a public Prekindergarten school located in MELROSE, MINNESOTA, operated by the WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT school district. It serves grades PK–PK.

Key statistics: 50 students enrolled; a 16.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Minnesota Prekindergarten School Average
Enrollment
50.0
State avg: 114.0
▼ 56% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.67:1
State avg: 17.1:1
▼ 2% better
Free Lunch %
20.0%
State avg: 43.8%
▼ 54% better
School Details
School Name
WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2
NCESSCH ID
279145504314
State School ID
MN-616026-616026025
School Type
Special Education School
Level
Prekindergarten
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
9 2ND ST SW
City
MELROSE
State
Minnesota
ZIP Code
56352
County
Stearns County
Metro Area
St. Cloud, MN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2707
State Leg. Upper
27012
State Leg. Lower
2712B
Latitude
45.67316
Longitude
-94.81538
Grades Offered
Pre-K
👥
50
Total Students
👩‍🏫
3.0
Teachers FTE
📐
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
3.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)3.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 10 20%
Not Applicable 3 6%
District Info
District Name
WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT
LEAID
2791455
State LEA ID
MN-616026
Phone
(320)256-6026
Website
http://www.wced6026.org/
Type
Specialized public school district
Status
Open
City
MELROSE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$4,976K
Federal Revenue
$1,491K
State Revenue
$1,466K
Local Revenue
$2,019K
Total Expenditure
$4,831K
Instruction Exp.
$3,546K
Support Services
$1,170K
Other Current Exp.
–
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5
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6
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2?
50 students are enrolled at WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2 have?
WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2 has 3.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2 serve?
WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2 serves grades PK through PK.
Is WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2 a charter school?
WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2 is not a charter school.
What metro area is WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2 located in?
WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2 is located in the St. Cloud, MN metropolitan area.
What school district does WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2 belong to?
WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2 is part of the WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT school district.
How much does WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT spend per student?
The WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT district spends approximately $96,620,000 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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