Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center serves 34 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center's student population of 34 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center is 0.57, 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
9:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
20%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
62%
60%
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center?
34 students attend Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center?
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center offer ?
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center part of?
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center is part of Montevideo Public School District.
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