Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education serves 74 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education's student population of 74 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education is 0.49, 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
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
69%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education?
74 students attend Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education?
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education offer ?
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education part of?
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education is part of Albert Lea Public School District.
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