First Step Alden serves 3 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
First Step Alden's student population of 3 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of First Step Alden is 0.00, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
100%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend First Step Alden?
3 students attend First Step Alden.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of First Step Alden students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of First Step Alden?
First Step Alden has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does First Step Alden offer ?
First Step Alden offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is First Step Alden part of?
First Step Alden is part of Southern Mn Education Consortium School District.
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