Early Childhood Special Education serves 374 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Early Childhood Special Education's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Special Education is 0.75, 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
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
31%
12%
White
35%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Special Education?
374 students attend Early Childhood Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Early Childhood Special Education students are White, 31% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has a student ration of 12:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Special Education part of?
Early Childhood Special Education is part of Osseo Public School District.
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