First Step Adams serves 9 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
First Step Adams ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
First Step Adams's student population of 9 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of First Step Adams is 0.00, which is less 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
9:1
13:1
White
100%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
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 First Step Adams?
9 students attend First Step Adams.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of First Step Adams students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of First Step Adams?
First Step Adams has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does First Step Adams offer ?
First Step Adams offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is First Step Adams part of?
First Step Adams is part of Southern Mn Education Consortium School District.
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