Early Childhood serves 62 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Early Childhood's student population of 62 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood is 0.74, which is more 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
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
37%
12%
Black
23%
12%
White
23%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
62 students attend Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Early Childhood students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 14% 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 9:1, 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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