Special Education serves 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Special Education's student population of 268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Special Education is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
8%
12%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Special Education?
268 students attend Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Special Education students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Special Education?
Special Education has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Special Education offer ?
Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Special Education part of?
Special Education is part of Mankato Public School District.
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