Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed serves 79 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed's student population of 79 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed is 0.47, 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
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
4%
12%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed?
79 students attend Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed?
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed offer ?
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed part of?
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed is part of Albert Lea Public School District.
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