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 (2026-27)
- 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
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
51%
12%
Black
23%
12%
White
19%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)1.4%
31.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
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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