Hastings Early Child Special Ed. serves 105 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hastings Early Child Special Ed.'s student population of 105 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hastings Early Child Special Ed. is 0.43, 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
21:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
74%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Hastings Early Child Special Ed.?
105 students attend Hastings Early Child Special Ed..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hastings Early Child Special Ed. students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hastings Early Child Special Ed.?
Hastings Early Child Special Ed. has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hastings Early Child Special Ed. offer ?
Hastings Early Child Special Ed. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hastings Early Child Special Ed. part of?
Hastings Early Child Special Ed. is part of Hastings Public School District.
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