Early Childhood Special Education (2025-26 Ranking)

504 Industrial Blvd
Waconia, MN 55387

Early Childhood Special Education serves 66 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 66 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Childhood Special Education's student population of 66 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

66 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education
2023	57
2022	55
2021	62
2020	66
2019	66
2018	62
2017	62
2016	66
2015	64
2014	54
2013	45
2012	48
2011	51
2010	55
2009	54

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education
2023	5
2022	4
2021	4
2009	2
2008	2

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School Calendar

Last Day of School

Sat. May 30, 2026

School Motto

'It’s a Great Day to Be a Wildcat!'

School Rankings

The of Early Childhood Special Education is 0.22, 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.

This School

State Level (MN)

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Waconia Public School District
2023	11:1	14:1	16:1
2022	14:1	14:1	17:1
2021	16:1	14:1	17:1
2009	36:1	15:1	17:1
2008	35:1	15:1	17:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2012)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Waconia Public School District
2012	2%	2%
2011	2%	2%

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Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Waconia Public School District
2023	2%	7%	1%
2021	2%	7%	1%
2018	1%	7%
2017	1%	7%
2016	1%	7%
2015	1%	6%
2014	2%	6%	2%
2011	4%	6%	2%
2010	2%	6%	3%
2009	4%	6%	3%

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Hispanic

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Waconia Public School District
2023	4%	11%	5%
2022	2%	10%	6%
2021	5%	10%	5%
2020	6%	9%	5%
2019	6%	9%	5%
2018	3%	9%	5%
2017	3%	9%	5%
2016	7%	9%	5%
2015	1%	9%	5%
2014	2%	8%	3%
2013	2%	8%	3%
2011	2%	7%	3%
2010	2%	7%	2%

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Black

12%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Waconia Public School District
2023	3%	12%	1%
2022	2%	12%	1%
2021	3%	11%	2%
2020	5%	11%	1%
2019	5%	11%	1%
2018	5%	11%
2017	5%	11%
2016	6%	10%	1%
2015	5%	10%	3%
2014	6%	10%	1%
2013	9%	9%	1%
2012	8%	9%	2%
2011	6%	9%	2%

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White

88%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Waconia Public School District
2023	89%	62%	89%
2022	91%	63%	88%
2021	89%	64%	89%
2020	85%	66%	90%
2019	85%	66%	90%
2018	84%	67%	92%
2017	84%	67%	92%
2016	82%	68%	92%
2015	88%	69%	66%
2014	87%	71%	93%
2013	89%	72%	93%
2012	90%	73%	92%
2011	84%	74%	93%
2010	94%	75%	93%
2009	96%	76%	93%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Waconia Public School District
2023	2%	6%	4%
2022	3%	6%	3%
2020	4%	5%	3%
2019	4%	5%	3%
2018	7%	4%	3%
2017	7%	4%	3%
2016	4%	4%	2%
2015	5%	4%	3%
2014	3%	3%	1%
2011	2%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.22

0.59

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Waconia Public School District
2023	0.21	0.59	0.21
2022	0.17	0.58	0.21
2021	0.21	0.57	0.20
2020	0.27	0.54	0.19
2019	0.27	0.54	0.19
2018	0.29	0.53	0.14
2017	0.29	0.53	0.14
2016	0.32	0.52	0.15
2015	0.22	0.51	0.29
2014	0.25	0.48	0.14
2013	0.20	0.47	0.13
2012	0.19	0.45	0.15
2011	0.29	0.44	0.14
2010	0.11	0.42	0.13
2009	0.08	0.41	0.13

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Eligible for

27%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Waconia Public School District
2023	21%	35%	10%
2022	5%	26%	4%
2021	8%	26%	4%
2020	14%	28%	7%
2019	14%	28%	7%
2018	11%	30%	7%
2017	11%	30%	7%
2016	22%	31%	8%
2015	12%	31%	8%
2014	20%	31%	8%
2013	18%	31%	8%
2012	8%	30%	7%
2011	6%	29%	7%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Early Childhood Special Education	Minnesota	Waconia Public School District
2023	7%	8%	4%
2020	3%	8%	4%
2019	3%	8%	4%
2014	2%	7%	5%
2012	4%	7%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Waconia Public School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Childhood Special Education?

66 students attend Early Childhood Special Education.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Early Childhood Special Education students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% 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 13:1, which is equal to 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 Waconia Public School District.

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