At a glance
Reported students
385
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
494
Le Center Pre K-8: 385 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
10.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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
- 412
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Le Center Pre K-8
Le Center Pre K-8 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Le Center. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Tri-City United School District. NCES reports 385 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, 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 (56.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.2%). English learners represent 16% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Le Center Pre K-8
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.16 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- 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
- White56.4%
- Hispanic39.2%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
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 Tri-City United School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lonsdale Pre K-6
Elementary · Grades PK–06
331 reported students
Montgomery Pre K-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
608 reported students
Tri-City United High School
High · Grades 09–12
603 reported students
Public schools near Le Center Pre K-8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW Metro Level 3 Elementary · Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 | KG–08 | 11 | 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 Le Center Pre K-8
What grades does Le Center Pre K-8 serve?
Le Center Pre K-8 reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tri-City United School District.
How many students attend Le Center Pre K-8?
Le Center Pre K-8 reported 385 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 412 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Le Center Pre K-8?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 385 students and 35.16 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 Le Center Pre K-8 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Le Center Pre K-8 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tri-City United School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Le Center Pre K-8 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39% 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 Le Center Pre K-8 in?
Le Center Pre K-8 is part of Tri-City United School District, based in Montgomery, MN, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Le Center Pre K-8?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include SW Metro Level 3 (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.