Ecse Community serves 30 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ecse Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ecse Community's student population of 30 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ecse Community is 0.72, 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
3%
7%
Hispanic
30%
12%
Black
17%
12%
White
40%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Ecse Community?
30 students attend Ecse Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ecse Community students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Ecse Community offer ?
Ecse Community offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ecse Community part of?
Ecse Community is part of Rochester Public School District.
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