Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (19-20)
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers (96-97)
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)6%
9%
Black
(19-20)2%
11%
White
(19-20)80%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)12%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
31%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
8%
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 Childhood Program?
51 students attend Early Childhood Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Early Childhood Program students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Early Childhood Program offer ?
Early Childhood Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Program part of?
Early Childhood Program is part of Belle Plaine 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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