Enrollment
13
Combined
DISTRICT 7 · STATE 50
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTHWEST METRO INTERMEDIATE 288·NCES 270042005278
SWMetro Waseca
501 ELM AVE E, WASECA, MN 56093 · (952) 567-8117 · Waseca County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED32-TOWNTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL13 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
3.9:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 2.5:1 · STATE 6.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
7 students
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 2 | 15% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 9 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 10 | 2 | 15% |
| Grade 11 | 3 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 4 | 31% |
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 SWMetro Waseca ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 13 | #90 of 137 |
Ranked against other public K-12 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
13
-1 (-7%) vs 2020
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 | 13 | 3.4 | 3.9:1 | 54% (7) |
| 2023-24 | 12 | 1.1 | 10.7:1 | 67% (8) |
| 2022-23 | 6 | 1.5 | 4.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 14 | N/A | N/A | 43% (6) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SWMetro Waseca.
About SWMetro Waseca
SWMetro Waseca is a small combined-grade school in WASECA, Minnesota, administered by Southwest Metro Intermediate 288. Enrollment is 13 students in 2024-25, and the school serves kindergarten through 12. The average for combined schools in Minnesota is about 50 students, so this school is 74% smaller than average.
The district for SWMetro Waseca is Southwest Metro Intermediate 288, with 20 schools and 560 students.
At SWMetro Waseca, White students make up 54% of the student body. The school is also 23% Hispanic and 23% multiracial. That is lower than the 91% White share among all Waseca County residents.
The school has about 3.9 students per teacher and 3.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. This ratio sits 2.5 below the 6.4:1 average for combined schools in Minnesota. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 54%. The 41% average for public schools in Waseca County is 13 points lower.
In the county around the school, Waseca County, the median household income is $76,261, roughly 21% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 13 public schools in Waseca County, enrolling about 2,915 students in all.
Of nearby public schools, Waseca Area Learning Center is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of SWMetro Waseca.
The NCES locale for SWMetro Waseca is Town: Distant, which covers schools in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Enrollment is down 7% from 2020-21, when SWMetro Waseca had 14 students, to 2024-25, when it had 13.
Questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Waseca County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
18,885
Census ACS
Median income
$76,261
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
2,915 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288
- SWMetro288 Elevate OnlineHigh · 115 students
- SWMetro Chaska Level 4High · 78 students
- SWMetro RVEC Level 4Elementary · 71 students
- SWMetro Shakopee TransitionsHigh · 63 students
- SWMetro ALCHigh · 52 students
- SWMetro Buffalo-TransitionsHigh · 26 students
Other schools in WASECA
- Waseca Senior HighHigh · 555 students
- HARTLEY ELEMENTARYElementary · 429 students
- WASECA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLMiddle · 380 students
- WASECA JUNIOR HIGHMiddle · 280 students
- TEAM ACADEMYElementary · 101 students
- Waseca Area Learning CenterHigh · 65 students
Nearby schools
- Waseca Area Learning Center0.0 mi · 65
- SWMetro Waseca-Transitions0.0 mi · 12
- Waseca Early Childhood0.0 mi · 38
- HARTLEY ELEMENTARY0.4 mi · 429
- TEAM ACADEMY1.1 mi · 101
- WASECA JUNIOR HIGH1.2 mi · 280
Frequently asked questions
About SWMetro WasecaWhat is the total enrollment at SWMetro Waseca?
SWMetro Waseca enrolls approximately 13 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does SWMetro Waseca serve?
SWMetro Waseca serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at SWMetro Waseca?
Approximately 3.9:1 students per teacher at SWMetro Waseca.
What is the racial breakdown of students at SWMetro Waseca?
At SWMetro Waseca, the student body is approximately 54% White, 23% Hispanic, 23% Two or more.
What district is SWMetro Waseca in?
SWMetro Waseca is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288.
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