At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 298
35
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
66%+16.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
E.C.H.O. Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–6 in ECHO, Minnesota. The school enrolls 35 students. It is part of the E.C.H.O. CHARTER SCHOOL district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Intimate school community
35 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictE.C.H.O. CHARTER SCHOOL
County27173
CityECHO
ZIP56237
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270013905535
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment35
White59.1%
Hispanic / Latino27.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native9.1%
Two or More Races4.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
59.1%
Hispanic
27.3%
Two+
4.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.