Early Childhood Center serves 42 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 42 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.26, 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
7%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Early Childhood Center?
42 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
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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