Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (19-20)
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers (96-97)
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)6%
9%
Black
(19-20)2%
11%
White
(19-20)80%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)12%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
31%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
8%
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 Program?
51 students attend Early Childhood Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Early Childhood Program students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Early Childhood Program offer ?
Early Childhood Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Program part of?
Early Childhood Program is part of Belle Plaine Public School District.
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