At a glance
Reported students
50
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota other enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 324 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
10
West Central Education District B-2: 50 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 6.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about West Central Education District B-2
West Central Education District B-2 is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Melrose. It is one of 5 current school records connected to West Central Education District. NCES reports 50 students for 2024–25.
Among 324 combined / other schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 26.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above 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 (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West Central Education District B-2
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 3 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
- 20%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72%
- Hispanic22%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
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 West Central Education District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.
Other · Grades PK–12
10 reported students
West Central Area Learning Center
High · Grades 06–12
21 reported students
WCED 18-22 Program
High · Grades 12–12
10 reported students
WCED Credit Recovery
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Public schools near West Central Education District B-2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. Other · West Central Education District | PK–12 | 10 | under 0.1 mi |
| West Central Area Learning Center High · West Central Education District | 06–12 | 21 | under 0.1 mi |
| WCED Credit Recovery High · West Central Education District | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Melrose Secondary High · Melrose Public School District | 09–12 | 505 | 0.7 mi |
| Melrose Middle Middle · Melrose Public School District | 06–08 | 296 | 0.7 mi |
| Melrose Elementary Elementary · Melrose Public School District | PK–05 | 512 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Central Education District B-2
What grades does West Central Education District B-2 serve?
West Central Education District B-2 reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in West Central Education District.
How many students attend West Central Education District B-2?
West Central Education District B-2 reported 50 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 324 Minnesota combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Central Education District B-2?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 50 students and 3 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 West Central Education District B-2 a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Central Education District B-2 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Central Education District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Central Education District B-2 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20% 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 West Central Education District B-2 in?
West Central Education District B-2 is part of West Central Education District, based in Melrose, MN, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Central Education District B-2?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. (under 0.1 mi), West Central Area Learning Center (under 0.1 mi), WCED Credit Recovery (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.