Hillside Early Childhood Center serves 68 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillside Early Childhood Center's student population of 68 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
68 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillside Early Childhood Center is 0.51, which is less 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
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%

Black
10%
12%

White
68%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Hillside Early Childhood Center?
68 students attend Hillside Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hillside Early Childhood Center students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hillside Early Childhood Center offer ?
Hillside Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Hillside Early Childhood Center part of?
Hillside Early Childhood Center is part of Sauk Rapids-Rice School District.
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