Early Childhood Special Educational Program serves 58 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 58 students
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Special Educational Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Early Childhood Special Educational Program's student population of 58 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Special Educational Program is 0.66, 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
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
24%
12%
Black
10%
12%
White
52%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Early Childhood Special Educational Program?
58 students attend Early Childhood Special Educational Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Early Childhood Special Educational Program students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Early Childhood Special Educational Program offer ?
Early Childhood Special Educational Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Special Educational Program part of?
Early Childhood Special Educational Program is part of South St. Paul Public School District.
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