Early Education Center serves 132 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Education Center's student population of 132 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Education Center is 0.10, 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
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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 Early Education Center?
132 students attend Early Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Early Education Center students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Education Center?
Early Education Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Education Center offer ?
Early Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Education Center part of?
Early Education Center is part of Alexandria Public School District.
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