Early Childhood serves 40 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood's student population of 40 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 233% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Motto
The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically… Intelligence plus character–that is the goal of true education.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood is 0.42, 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
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
73%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
22%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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?
40 students attend Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Early Childhood students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has a student ration of 4:1, 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 Worthington Public School District.
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