Early Childhood Special Education (2026 Ranking)

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 (2026)

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:

School Overview

Early Childhood Special Education's student population of 542 students has grown by 29% over five school years.

The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

542 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education
2023	444
2022	428
2021	419
2020	555
2019	555
2018	589
2017	589
2016	628
2015	652
2014	600
2013	553
2012	551
2011	542
2010	535
2009	480

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education
2023	53
2022	55
2021	56
2020	30
2019	30
2018	56
2017	56
2016	52
2015	54
2014	52
2013	72
2012	49
2011	52
2010	45
2009	42
2008	4
1999	32

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School Calendar

School Rankings

The 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.

This School

State Level (MN)

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Minneapolis Public School District
2023	8:1	14:1	16:1
2022	8:1	14:1	15:1
2021	7:1	14:1	16:1
2020	19:1	14:1	15:1
2019	19:1	14:1	15:1
2018	11:1	16:1	14:1
2017	11:1	14:1	14:1
2016	12:1	16:1	14:1
2015	12:1	16:1	14:1
2014	12:1	15:1	15:1
2013	8:1	15:1	15:1
2012	11:1	15:1	16:1
2011	10:1	15:1	15:1
2010	12:1	15:1	15:1
2009	11:1	15:1	17:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Minneapolis Public School District
2023	1%	2%	4%
2022	1%	2%	4%
2021	1%	2%	3%
2020	1%	2%	4%
2019	1%	2%	4%
2018	2%	2%	3%
2017	2%	2%	3%
2016	3%	2%	3%
2015	1%	2%	4%
2014	2%	2%	4%
2013	3%	2%	5%
2012	4%	2%	5%
2011	3%	2%	6%
2010	4%	2%	5%
2009	4%	2%	5%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Minneapolis Public School District
2023	1%	7%	6%
2022	3%	7%	6%
2021	3%	7%	6%
2020	4%	7%	7%
2019	4%	7%	7%
2018	4%	7%	7%
2017	4%	7%	7%
2016	4%	7%	7%
2015	5%	6%	7%
2014	3%	6%	7%
2013	2%	6%	7%
2012	3%	7%	8%
2011	3%	6%	8%
2010	3%	6%	8%
2009	4%	6%	9%

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Hispanic

22%

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Minneapolis Public School District
2023	21%	11%	17%
2022	17%	10%	17%
2021	22%	10%	17%
2020	22%	9%	17%
2019	22%	9%	17%
2018	16%	9%	18%
2017	16%	9%	18%
2016	19%	9%	18%
2015	22%	9%	19%
2014	24%	8%	19%
2013	8%	8%	15%
2012	17%	7%	17%
2011	32%	7%	18%
2010	26%	7%	18%
2009	25%	6%	18%

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Black

14%

12%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Minneapolis Public School District
2023	14%	12%	33%
2022	14%	12%	34%
2021	22%	11%	37%
2020	21%	11%	38%
2019	21%	11%	38%
2018	27%	11%	40%
2017	27%	11%	40%
2016	26%	10%	40%
2015	27%	10%	39%
2014	28%	10%	36%
2013	25%	9%	36%
2012	24%	9%	35%
2011	27%	9%	36%
2010	35%	10%	38%
2009	33%	10%	38%

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White

60%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Minneapolis Public School District
2023	60%	62%	34%
2022	60%	63%	34%
2021	48%	64%	32%
2020	49%	66%	31%
2019	49%	66%	31%
2018	50%	67%	30%
2017	50%	67%	30%
2016	46%	68%	30%
2015	44%	69%	30%
2014	41%	71%	33%
2013	59%	72%	36%
2012	48%	73%	35%
2011	34%	74%	32%
2010	32%	75%	31%
2009	34%	76%	30%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Minneapolis Public School District
2023	3%	6%	6%
2022	5%	6%	5%
2021	4%	6%	5%
2020	3%	5%	3%
2019	3%	5%	3%
2018	1%	4%	2%
2017	1%	4%	2%
2016	2%	4%	2%
2015	1%	4%	1%
2014	2%	3%	1%
2013	3%	3%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.58

0.59

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Minneapolis Public School District
2023	0.58	0.59	0.74
2022	0.59	0.58	0.73
2021	0.68	0.57	0.73
2020	0.67	0.54	0.72
2019	0.67	0.54	0.72
2018	0.66	0.53	0.72
2017	0.66	0.53	0.72
2016	0.69	0.52	0.72
2015	0.69	0.51	0.72
2014	0.71	0.48	0.73
2013	0.59	0.47	0.72
2012	0.69	0.45	0.73
2011	0.72	0.44	0.73
2010	0.71	0.42	0.73
2009	0.72	0.41	0.73

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Eligible for

46%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Minneapolis Public School District
2023	50%	35%	56%
2022	34%	26%	51%
2021	42%	26%	54%
2020	45%	28%	55%
2019	45%	28%	55%
2018	55%	30%	60%
2017	55%	30%	60%
2016	58%	31%	60%
2015	59%	31%	62%
2014	60%	31%	60%
2013	63%	31%	60%
2012	62%	30%	60%
2011	60%	29%	60%
2010	59%	28%	59%
2009	54%	25%	57%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Minneapolis Public School District
2023	5%	8%	6%
2022	4%	6%	5%
2021	5%	6%	5%
2020	7%	8%	6%
2019	7%	8%	6%
2018	3%	8%	5%
2017	3%	8%	5%
2016	4%	7%	5%
2015	4%	7%	4%
2014	5%	7%	5%
2013	4%	7%	5%
2012	3%	7%	6%
2011	7%	8%	6%
2010	5%	8%	5%
2009	5%	8%	6%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Minneapolis Public School District

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 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 Public School 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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