Ecse Program serves 82 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: 82 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ecse Program's student population of 82 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ecse Program is 0.80, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
22%
12%
Black
23%
12%
White
27%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Ecse Program?
82 students attend Ecse Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Ecse Program students are White, 23% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ecse Program?
Ecse Program has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ecse Program offer ?
Ecse Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ecse Program part of?
Ecse Program is part of Mounds View Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Ecse Program located?
Ecse Program is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 7 other public schools located in Downtown.
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