Waseca Early Childhood serves 38 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waseca Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Waseca Early Childhood's student population of 38 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Waseca Early Childhood is 0.35, 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
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
3%
12%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
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 Waseca Early Childhood?
38 students attend Waseca Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Waseca Early Childhood students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waseca Early Childhood?
Waseca Early Childhood has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waseca Early Childhood offer ?
Waseca Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Waseca Early Childhood part of?
Waseca Early Childhood is part of Waseca Public School District.
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