Early Childhood/special Education

Early Childhood/special Education serves 1,048 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and 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: 1,048 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Childhood/special Education's student population of 1,048 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,048 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood/special Education is 0.67, which is more 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
24:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
17%
12%
White
53%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
1,048 students attend Early Childhood/special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Early Childhood/special Education students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 8% 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 24:1, 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 Anoka-Hennepin School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 1,048 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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