Early Childhood Special Education serves 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Childhood Special Education's student population of 444 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Special Education is 0.58, which is equal to 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
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
21%
11%
Black
14%
12%
White
60%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Special Education?
444 students attend Early Childhood Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Early Childhood Special Education students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Special Education offer ?
Early Childhood Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Special Education part of?
Early Childhood Special Education is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Childhood Special Education located?
Early Childhood Special Education is located in the Powderhorn Park neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 7 other public schools located in Powderhorn Park.
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