Early Childhood Special Education serves 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Childhood Special Education's student population of 542 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Special Education is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
22%
12%
Black
14%
12%
White
60%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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 Special Education?
542 students attend Early Childhood Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Early Childhood Special Education students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Special Education offer ?
Early Childhood Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Special Education part of?
Early Childhood Special Education is part of Minneapolis 51±¬ÁÏ District.
In what neighborhood is Early Childhood Special Education located?
Early Childhood Special Education is located in the Powderhorn Park neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 7 other public schools located in Powderhorn Park.
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