Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
First Step Alden ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
First Step Alden's student population of 5 students has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of First Step Alden is 0.00, 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
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
100%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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 First Step Alden?
5 students attend First Step Alden.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of First Step Alden students are White.
What grades does First Step Alden offer ?
First Step Alden offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is First Step Alden part of?
First Step Alden is part of Southern Minnesota Education Consortium School District.
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