A/o Program serves 8 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A/o Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
A/o Program's student population of 8 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of A/o Program is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
38%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
12%
12%
White
50%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend A/o Program?
8 students attend A/o Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of A/o Program students are White, 38% of students are Asian, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A/o Program?
A/o Program has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does A/o Program offer ?
A/o Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is A/o Program part of?
A/o Program is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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