Early Childhood Special Education School serves 165 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Special Education School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Early Childhood Special Education School's student population of 165 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Special Education School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
27%
5%
White
53%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Special Education School?
165 students attend Early Childhood Special Education School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Early Childhood Special Education School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Special Education School?
Early Childhood Special Education School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Special Education School offer ?
Early Childhood Special Education School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Special Education School part of?
Early Childhood Special Education School is part of Fargo 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Childhood Special Education School located?
Early Childhood Special Education School is located in the Carl Ben neighborhood of Fargo, ND. There are 2 other public schools located in Carl Ben.
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