At a glance
Reported students
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2.44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota other enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 324 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
9
SUN Program: 9 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
3.7:1 reported; state peer median 6.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 6
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3:1
What the reported data says about SUN Program
SUN Program is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Little Falls. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Mid-State Education District. NCES reports 9 students for 2024–25.
Among 324 combined / other schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 26.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.7:1, below the Minnesota median of 6.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (77.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking SUN Program
- 1How do the reported 3.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.8%
- Hispanic11.1%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native11.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mid-State Education District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
MSED Birth to 3
Other · Grades PK–PK
14 reported students
WIN-Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
9 reported students
WIN-Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–09
10 reported students
Mid State Ed Dist Steps Trans. Prog
High · Grades 12–12
4 reported students
WIN-High School
High · Grades 09–12
14 reported students
MSED PAES Lab
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Public schools near SUN Program
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSED Birth to 3 Other · Mid-State Education District | PK–PK | 14 | under 0.1 mi |
| Mid State Ed Dist Steps Trans. Prog High · Mid-State Education District | 12–12 | 4 | under 0.1 mi |
| WIN-Elementary School Elementary · Mid-State Education District | KG–05 | 9 | under 0.1 mi |
| WIN-High School High · Mid-State Education District | 09–12 | 14 | under 0.1 mi |
| MSED PAES Lab High · Mid-State Education District | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Out of State Care and Treatment Other · Little Falls Community Schools | KG–12 | 0 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about SUN Program
What grades does SUN Program serve?
SUN Program reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Mid-State Education District.
How many students attend SUN Program?
SUN Program reported 9 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 324 Minnesota combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 6 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at SUN Program?
The calculated ratio is 3.7:1, based on 9 students and 2.44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 6.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is SUN Program a public, charter, or magnet school?
SUN Program is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mid-State Education District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of SUN Program students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is SUN Program in?
SUN Program is part of Mid-State Education District, based in Little Falls, MN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near SUN Program?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include MSED Birth to 3 (under 0.1 mi), Mid State Ed Dist Steps Trans. Prog (under 0.1 mi), WIN-Elementary School (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.