Early Childhood Special Education serves 322 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Early Childhood Special Education's student population of 322 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 59% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Special Education is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
22%
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
18%
12%
White
35%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Special Education?
322 students attend Early Childhood Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Early Childhood Special Education students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Special Education offer ?
Early Childhood Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Special Education part of?
Early Childhood Special Education is part of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District.
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