Early Childhood Special Education (Closed 2024)

709 Portia Johnson Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
Early Childhood Special Education serves 249 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
86%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
14%
0.26
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
249 students attend Early Childhood Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Early Childhood Special Education students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has a student ration of 36:1, 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 Duluth Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Childhood Special Education located?
Early Childhood Special Education is located in the Duluth Heights neighborhood of Duluth, MN. There are 4 other public schools located in Duluth Heights.

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