Early Childhood serves 45 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Early Childhood's student population of 45 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood is 0.40, 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
45:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
76%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
15%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
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 Early Childhood?
45 students attend Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Early Childhood students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has a student ration of 45:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Childhood offer ?
Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood part of?
Early Childhood is part of Worthington Public School District.
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