Early Education serves 123 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Early Education's student population of 123 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
'High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses.'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Education is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
20%
12%
White
53%
60%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Education?
123 students attend Early Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Early Education students are White, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Education?
Early Education has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Education offer ?
Early Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Education part of?
Early Education is part of Spring Lake Park School District.
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