Hastings Early Child Special Ed. serves 98 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hastings Early Child Special Ed.'s student population of 98 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hastings Early Child Special Ed. is 0.37, 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
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
5%
12%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Hastings Early Child Special Ed.?
98 students attend Hastings Early Child Special Ed..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hastings Early Child Special Ed. students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hastings Early Child Special Ed.?
Hastings Early Child Special Ed. has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hastings Early Child Special Ed. offer ?
Hastings Early Child Special Ed. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Hastings Early Child Special Ed. part of?
Hastings Early Child Special Ed. is part of Hastings Public School District.
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