Every Child Has Opportunities Charter School is a charter school located in Echo, Minnesota, United States. The school serves about 60 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Serving 35 students in grades Kindergarten-6, E.c.h.o. Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E.c.h.o. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
E.c.h.o. Elementary School's student population of 35 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1997
School Rankings
E.c.h.o. Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E.c.h.o. Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
26%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
63%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rockets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E.c.h.o. Elementary School's ranking?
E.c.h.o. Elementary School is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend E.c.h.o. Elementary School?
35 students attend E.c.h.o. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of E.c.h.o. Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E.c.h.o. Elementary School?
E.c.h.o. Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does E.c.h.o. Elementary School offer ?
E.c.h.o. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is E.c.h.o. Elementary School part of?
E.c.h.o. Elementary School is part of E.C.H.O. Charter School District.
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