Bloomington Ecse serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bloomington Ecse ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Bloomington Ecse's student population of 227 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 8, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bloomington Ecse is 0.73, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
21%
12%
Black
22%
12%
White
41%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Bloomington Ecse?
227 students attend Bloomington Ecse.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Bloomington Ecse students are White, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bloomington Ecse?
Bloomington Ecse has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bloomington Ecse offer ?
Bloomington Ecse offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bloomington Ecse part of?
Bloomington Ecse is part of Bloomington Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Bloomington Ecse located?
Bloomington Ecse is located in the West Bloomington neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 16 other public schools located in West Bloomington.
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