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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
Enrollment
47
High
DISTRICT 32 · STATE 371
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
Grade 12
47
Student demographics
White
66%
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
21%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 12%
Black
6%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 12%
Asian
2%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 7%
Two+
4%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 7%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
43%
Female
57%

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BeatsExpectations 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 →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
47
+20 (+74%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
4.8:1
was 7.3:1
% White
66%
was 81%
% Hispanic
21%
was 7%
% Black
6%
was 7%
% Asian
2%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About CVSEC STEP

Located at 200 WESTERN AVE NW, in FARIBAULT, Minnesota, CVSEC STEP is an one-room-style four-year high school that works with 47 students (grades 9 through 12), one of the schools within Cannon Valley Special Education Coo. Enrollment runs roughly 87% below the state mean of about 371.

CVSEC STEP is one of 3 schools operated by Cannon Valley Special Education Coo, a district that educates 97 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, CVSEC STEP reports that White students make up the majority at 66%. Other groups include 21% Hispanic, 6% Black, 4% multiracial, 2% Asian. By comparison, Rice County as a whole is about 80% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, CVSEC STEP lists 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 4.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.3:1, putting CVSEC STEP tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 30% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Rice County (around 46%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Rice County) records that median household income runs about $83,181, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Rice County runs 40 public schools (combined enrollment of about 8,301 students), of which CVSEC STEP is one.

Nearest neighbor: Laura Baker SUN Program, around 0.0 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a town-center setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at CVSEC STEP has grew 74%, going from 27 students in 2018 to 47 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 81% to 66% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 7.3:1 in 2018 to 4.8:1 today.

On the community side, members of the CVSEC STEP community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Rice County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
CVSEC STEP
District
Cannon Valley Special Education Coo
Address
200 WESTERN AVE NW, FARIBAULT, MN 55021
Phone
(507) 209-2030
County
Rice County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
47
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
4.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
14 (30%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
270042405069
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Cannon Valley Special Education Coo
Other schools in FARIBAULT
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About CVSEC STEP
What 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.
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