Hillside Early Childhood Center serves 58 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillside Early Childhood Center's student population of 58 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillside Early Childhood Center is 0.50, 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
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
12%
12%
White
69%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Hillside Early Childhood Center?
58 students attend Hillside Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hillside Early Childhood Center students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Hillside Early Childhood Center offer ?
Hillside Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillside Early Childhood Center part of?
Hillside Early Childhood Center is part of Sauk Rapids-Rice School District.
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