Early Childhood Special Education serves 67 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Special Education's student population of 67 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'It’s a Great Day to Be a Wildcat!'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Special Education is 0.24, 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
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
87%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Childhood Special Education?
67 students attend Early Childhood Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Early Childhood Special Education students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Special Education offer ?
Early Childhood Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Special Education part of?
Early Childhood Special Education is part of Waconia Public School District.
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