Early Education serves 127 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Early Education's student population of 127 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026
School Motto
'High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses.'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Education is 0.68, which is more 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
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
25%
12%
Black
14%
12%
White
49%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
127 students attend Early Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Early Education students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Education?
Early Education has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Education offer ?
Early Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Education part of?
Early Education is part of Spring Lake Park Public Schools.
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