Hillside Early Childhood Center serves 43 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillside Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Community Size
School Overview
Hillside Early Childhood Center's student population of 43 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillside Early Childhood Center is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
5%
12%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hillside Early Childhood Center?
43 students attend Hillside Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hillside Early Childhood Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What grades does Hillside Early Childhood Center offer ?
Hillside Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Hillside Early Childhood Center part of?
Hillside Early Childhood Center is part of Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools School District.
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