Ecse Program serves 120 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ecse Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ecse Program's student population of 120 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ecse Program is 0.70, 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
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
34%
12%
White
42%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Ecse Program?
120 students attend Ecse Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Ecse Program students are White, 34% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ecse Program?
Ecse Program has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ecse Program offer ?
Ecse Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ecse Program part of?
Ecse Program is part of Mounds View Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Ecse Program located?
Ecse Program is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 7 other public schools located in Downtown.
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