Primary Dcd - Snw serves 5 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Primary Dcd - Snw ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Primary Dcd - Snw's student population of 5 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Primary Dcd - Snw is 0.32, 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
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
20%
12%
White
80%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Primary Dcd - Snw?
5 students attend Primary Dcd - Snw.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Primary Dcd - Snw students are White, and 20% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Primary Dcd - Snw?
Primary Dcd - Snw has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Primary Dcd - Snw offer ?
Primary Dcd - Snw offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Primary Dcd - Snw part of?
Primary Dcd - Snw is part of Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District.
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