Early Childhood Center serves 36 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 36 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. 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
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
97%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
36 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Early Childhood Center students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Proctor Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Childhood Center located?
Early Childhood Center is located in the Observation Hill neighborhood of Duluth, MN.
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