First Step - Kingsland serves 6 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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: 6 students
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
First Step - Kingsland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
First Step - Kingsland's student population of 6 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of First Step - Kingsland is 0.29, 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
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
83%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend First Step - Kingsland?
6 students attend First Step - Kingsland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of First Step - Kingsland students are White, and 17% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does First Step - Kingsland offer ?
First Step - Kingsland offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is First Step - Kingsland part of?
First Step - Kingsland is part of Southern Mn Education Consortium School District.
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