At a glance
Reported students
11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2.29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
4.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
13
SW Metro Level 3: 11 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
4.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about SW Metro Level 3
SW Metro Level 3 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Le Center. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Southwest Metro Intermediate 288. NCES reports 11 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 4.8:1, below the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 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 (72.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking SW Metro Level 3
- 1How do the reported 4.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.4%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.7%
- Hispanic9.1%
- Black9.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.1%
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.
Other schools in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
SW Metro 288 Elevate Online K-5
Elementary · Grades KG–05
13 reported students
SW Metro East Union Level 4
Elementary · Grades KG–08
14 reported students
SW Metro Reflections K-6
Elementary · Grades KG–06
4 reported students
SW Metro St. Boni Level 4
Elementary · Grades KG–06
21 reported students
SW Metro Waseca-Transitions
High · Grades 09–12
12 reported students
SW Metro Waseca
Other · Grades KG–12
13 reported students
Public schools near SW Metro Level 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Center Pre K-8 Elementary · Tri-City United School District | PK–08 | 385 | under 0.1 mi |
| Cleveland Elementary Elementary · Cleveland Public School District | PK–06 | 390 | 6.9 mi |
| Cleveland Credit Recovery High · Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 | 09–12 | 0 | 6.9 mi |
| Cleveland Secondary High · Cleveland Public School District | 07–12 | 260 | 6.9 mi |
| Montgomery Pre K-8 Elementary · Tri-City United School District | PK–08 | 608 | 8.4 mi |
| Le Sueur-Henderson Elementary Elementary · Le Sueur-Henderson School District | PK–05 | 390 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about SW Metro Level 3
What grades does SW Metro Level 3 serve?
SW Metro Level 3 reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (special education school) in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288.
How many students attend SW Metro Level 3?
SW Metro Level 3 reported 11 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at SW Metro Level 3?
The calculated ratio is 4.8:1, based on 11 students and 2.29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is SW Metro Level 3 a public, charter, or magnet school?
SW Metro Level 3 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of SW Metro Level 3 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.4% 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 SW Metro Level 3 in?
SW Metro Level 3 is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288, based in Shakopee, MN, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near SW Metro Level 3?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Le Center Pre K-8 (under 0.1 mi), Cleveland Elementary (6.9 mi), Cleveland Credit Recovery (6.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.