Early Childhood serves 74 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood's student population of 74 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood is 0.65, which is more 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
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
51%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
23%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
19%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)1.4%
31.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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?
74 students attend Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Early Childhood students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood offer ?
Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood part of?
Early Childhood is part of Columbia Heights Public School District.
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