Early Childhood Special Education serves 124 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Special Education's student population of 124 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
4 teachers
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 9, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Special Education is 0.41, which is less 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
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
76%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Special Education?
124 students attend Early Childhood Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Early Childhood Special Education students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
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 Forest Lake Public School District.
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