Early Childhood Special Education serves 64 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Special Education's student population of 64 students has grown by 6% 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
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Special Education is 0.44, 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
9:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
73%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Special Education?
64 students attend Early Childhood Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Early Childhood Special Education students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Special Education offer ?
Early Childhood Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Special Education part of?
Early Childhood Special Education is part of Freshwater Education School District.
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