Early Education Como serves 17 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority 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: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Education Como ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Education Como's student population of 17 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Education Como is 0.52, 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
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
23%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
65%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Education Como?
17 students attend Early Education Como.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Early Education Como students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Education Como?
Early Education Como has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Education Como offer ?
Early Education Como offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Education Como part of?
Early Education Como is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Education Como located?
Early Education Como is located in the Payne Phalen neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 16 other public schools located in Payne Phalen.
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