Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. serves 209 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.'s student population of 209 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. is 0.15, which is less 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
8:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.?
209 students attend Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.?
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. offer ?
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. part of?
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. is part of Brainerd Public School District.
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