At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
27
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
74%+26.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.4:1
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 27 students. It is part of the E.C.H.O. CHARTER SCHOOL district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
8.4:1 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
27 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 Enrollment27
White66.7%
Hispanic / Latino25.9%
Black / African American3.7%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
66.7%
Hispanic
25.9%
Black
3.7%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
3.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.