Early Childhood Special Education

Early Childhood Special Education serves 103 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 103 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Childhood Special Education's student population of 103 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

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.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
13:1

Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
6%
7%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
7%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Black
7%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

White
74%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
26%
0.44

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
3.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

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?
103 students attend Early Childhood Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Early Childhood Special Education students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher 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 Forest Lake Public School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 103 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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