Enrollment
47
High
DISTRICT 32 · STATE 371
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CANNON VALLEY SPECIAL EDUCATION COO·NCES 270042405069
CVSEC STEP
200 WESTERN AVE NW, FARIBAULT, MN 55021 · (507) 209-2030 · Rice County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNSPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL47 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
4.8:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 3.0:1 · STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
30%
14 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 12 | 47 | 100% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where CVSEC STEP ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Rice County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 47 | #554 of 764 | #6 of 7 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
47
+12 (+34%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
4.8:1
was 5.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 47 | 9.8 | 4.8:1 | 30% (14) |
| 2023-24 | 34 | 9.8 | 3.5:1 | 53% (18) |
| 2022-23 | 44 | 8.3 | 5.3:1 | 39% (17) |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 6 | 5.8:1 | 29% (10) |
| 2017-18 | 27 | 3.7 | 7.3:1 | 30% (8) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CVSEC STEP.
Since 2017-18: students up 74% (27 to 47); teachers up 167% (3.7 to 9.8).
About CVSEC STEP
CVSEC STEP is a high school located in FARIBAULT, Minnesota, in Rice County. The school enrolls 47 students, from grades 9 through 12. Average enrollment for high schools in Minnesota is about 371, so this school runs 87% smaller than that.
In Cannon Valley Special Education Coo, 3 schools enroll a combined 97 students.
A majority of students at CVSEC STEP, 66%, are White. The next largest groups are 21% Hispanic, 6% Black, 4% multiracial, and 2% Asian. The school's White share is 14 points below the 80% share among Rice County residents.
The school reports 9.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 4.8 students per teacher. The 16.3:1 average for high schools in Minnesota is higher than this school's figure. The free or reduced-price lunch share, often used to gauge student poverty, is 30%. The gap from the 46% average for public schools in Rice County is 16 points.
Census Bureau estimates for Rice County show that median household income is about $83,181, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 30% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. CVSEC STEP is one of 40 public schools in Rice County, which together enroll about 8,301 students.
The closest public school, Alexander Learning Academy, is less than a tenth of a mile from CVSEC STEP. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The school's locale code, Town: Distant, means it is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
CVSEC STEP had 35 students in 2020-21 and 47 in 2024-25, a 34% rise. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 5.8:1 in 2020-21 to 4.8:1 in 2024-25.
The CVSEC STEP community page is open for posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Rice County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
67,917
Census ACS
Median income
$83,181
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
40
8,301 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Cannon Valley Special Education Coo
- Alexander Learning AcademyCombined · 32 students
- Laura Baker SUN ProgramCombined · 18 students
Other schools in FARIBAULT
- FARIBAULT SENIOR HIGHHigh · 956 students
- FARIBAULT MIDDLEMiddle · 594 students
- ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARYElementary · 473 students
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARYElementary · 391 students
- JEFFERSON ELEMENTARYElementary · 389 students
- CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOLElementary · 224 students
Nearby schools
- Alexander Learning Academy0.0 mi · 32
- Laura Baker SUN Program0.0 mi · 18
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARY0.9 mi · 391
- FARIBAULT SENIOR HIGH1.1 mi · 956
- Surad Academy1.2 mi · 77
- JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY1.3 mi · 389
Frequently asked questions
About CVSEC STEPWhat is the total enrollment at CVSEC STEP?
CVSEC STEP enrolls approximately 47 students in grades 09-12.
Is CVSEC STEP an elementary, middle, or high school?
CVSEC STEP is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does CVSEC STEP have?
CVSEC STEP employs 10 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.8:1.
What is the student diversity at CVSEC STEP?
Student demographics at CVSEC STEP are roughly 66% White, 21% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees CVSEC STEP?
CVSEC STEP is overseen by Cannon Valley Special Education Coo in Rice County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.