Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education (2026 Ranking)

8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education serves 561 students in grades Prekindergarten.

Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 561 students
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education's student population of 561 students has grown by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

561 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education
2023	540
2022	483
2021	516
2020	291
2019	291
2018	369
2017	369
2016	428
2015	423
2014	366
2013	353
2012	305
2011	265
2010	224
2009	208

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education
2023	9
2022	7
2021	7
2020	10
2019	10
2018	7
2017	7
2016	4
2015	1
2013	2
2012	3
2011	2
2010	1

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School Motto

Educating for success in community members from birth and beyond.

School Rankings

The of Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MN)

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2019-2020)
Year	Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2020	29:1	14:1	17:1
2019	29:1	14:1	17:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2023	1%	2%
2022	1%	2%
2021	1%	2%
2020	1%	2%
2019	1%	2%
2018	1%	2%
2017	1%	2%
2010	1%	2%	1%
2009	1%	2%	1%
2008	2%	3%	1%

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Asian

12%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2023	12%	7%	13%
2022	12%	7%	12%
2021	10%	7%	11%
2020	10%	7%	11%
2019	10%	7%	11%
2018	9%	7%	12%
2017	9%	7%	12%
2016	8%	7%	11%
2015	8%	6%	11%
2014	8%	6%	10%
2013	8%	6%	9%
2012	8%	7%	9%
2011	7%	6%	9%
2010	8%	6%	10%
2009	8%	6%	10%

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Hispanic

10%

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2023	8%	11%	9%
2022	8%	10%	9%
2021	10%	10%	9%
2020	11%	9%	8%
2019	11%	9%	8%
2018	5%	9%	7%
2017	5%	9%	7%
2016	4%	9%	7%
2015	6%	9%	7%
2014	8%	8%	7%
2013	8%	8%	7%
2012	8%	7%	6%
2011	7%	7%	6%
2010	7%	7%	5%
2009	4%	6%	5%

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Black

11%

12%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2023	11%	12%	9%
2022	10%	12%	9%
2021	7%	11%	8%
2020	8%	11%	8%
2019	8%	11%	8%
2018	8%	11%	7%
2017	8%	11%	7%
2016	10%	10%	7%
2015	10%	10%	7%
2014	7%	10%	7%
2013	9%	9%	7%
2012	10%	9%	7%
2011	10%	9%	7%
2010	10%	10%	8%
2009	8%	10%	7%

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White

56%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2023	58%	62%	61%
2022	60%	63%	63%
2021	64%	64%	65%
2020	65%	66%	67%
2019	65%	66%	67%
2018	72%	67%	69%
2017	72%	67%	69%
2016	72%	68%	70%
2015	72%	69%	71%
2014	72%	71%	71%
2013	68%	72%	73%
2012	68%	73%	74%
2011	69%	74%	75%
2010	74%	75%	76%
2009	79%	76%	77%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2023	10%	6%	8%
2022	9%	6%	7%
2021	8%	6%	7%
2020	5%	5%	6%
2019	5%	5%	6%
2018	5%	4%	5%
2017	5%	4%	5%
2016	6%	4%	5%
2015	4%	4%	4%
2014	5%	3%	5%
2013	7%	3%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.65

0.59

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2023	0.63	0.59	0.60
2022	0.61	0.58	0.57
2021	0.56	0.57	0.56
2020	0.55	0.54	0.53
2019	0.55	0.54	0.53
2018	0.47	0.53	0.50
2017	0.47	0.53	0.50
2016	0.46	0.52	0.49
2015	0.46	0.51	0.48
2014	0.47	0.48	0.47
2013	0.52	0.47	0.46
2012	0.52	0.45	0.44
2011	0.50	0.44	0.42
2010	0.44	0.42	0.39
2009	0.37	0.41	0.39

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Eligible for

22%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2023	22%	35%	20%
2022	11%	26%	12%
2021	10%	26%	11%
2020	11%	28%	13%
2019	11%	28%	13%
2018	16%	30%	15%
2017	16%	30%	15%
2016	20%	31%	16%
2015	17%	31%	15%
2014	17%	31%	14%
2013	19%	31%	14%
2012	10%	30%	14%
2011	8%	29%	12%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2023	4%	8%	6%
2022	1%	6%	4%
2020	3%	8%	5%
2019	3%	8%	5%
2018	2%	8%	4%
2017	2%	8%	4%
2016	3%	7%	4%
2015	1%	7%	4%
2014	1%	7%	5%
2013	2%	7%	5%
2012	1%	7%	5%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

South Washington County Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education?

561 students attend Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What grades does Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education offer ?

Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education part of?

Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education is part of South Washington County Schools.

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