Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.ed. 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.ed. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.ed.'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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.ed. is 0.11, 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
6%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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 Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.ed.?
33 students attend Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.ed..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.ed. students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.ed.?
Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.ed. has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.ed. offer ?
Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.ed. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.ed. part of?
Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.ed. is part of Minnewaska School District.
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