Ecse Program serves 82 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: 82 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ecse Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ecse Program's student population of 82 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ecse Program is 0.80, 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
5:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
22%
12%
Black
23%
12%
White
27%
60%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Ecse Program?
82 students attend Ecse Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Ecse Program students are White, 23% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ecse Program?
Ecse Program has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ecse Program offer ?
Ecse Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ecse Program part of?
Ecse Program is part of Mounds View Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Ecse Program located?
Ecse Program is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 7 other public schools located in Downtown.
School Reviews
Review Ecse Program. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.
