Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center serves 33 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center's student population of 33 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center is 0.48, 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
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
70%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
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 Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center?
33 students attend Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center?
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center offer ?
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center part of?
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center is part of Montevideo Public School District.
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