CENTRAL EDUCATION CENTER

www.richfieldschools.org/

97 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Central Education Center, located in Richfield, Minnesota, serves as a specialized facility within the Richfield Public Schools district. Designed to meet the diverse needs of the community, the center acts as a hub for alternative programming, focusing on providing flexible learning environments for students who may require a different approach than what is offered in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. Its mission is centered on supporting student growth, academic recovery, and social-emotional development to ensure all learners have a clear pathway toward graduation and future success.

In addition to its alternative education programs, the facility often houses specialized district resources and administrative functions that support the broader Richfield school community. By fostering a smaller, more focused educational atmosphere, the Central Education Center emphasizes personalized instruction and strong student-teacher relationships. Through its commitment to inclusivity and individualized support, the school plays a vital role in helping students overcome academic barriers and preparing them for life beyond the classroom.

Total Students

10.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL EDUCATION CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	27
Black	19
Asian	3
Two or More	10

White
38 (39.2 %)
Hispanic
27 (27.8 %)
Black
19 (19.6 %)
Two or More
10 (10.3 %)
Asian
3 (3.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(612)798-6041
Website:	http://www.richfieldschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	97
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 97