Early Childhood Special Education

Early Childhood Special Education serves 67 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Childhood Special Education's student population of 67 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Special Education is 0.24, 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
11:1
13:1
Hispanic
9%
12%

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White
87%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data

Two or more races
4%
7%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
13%
0.24

Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
67 students attend Early Childhood Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Early Childhood Special Education students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% 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 11:1, 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 Waconia Public School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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