At a glance
Reported students
146
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
601.5
Early Childhood Special Ed: 146 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
18:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Early Childhood Special Ed
Early Childhood Special Ed is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Edina. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Edina Public School District. NCES reports 146 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, above the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.3%) and Black (12.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Early Childhood Special Ed
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.6%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.3%
- Hispanic11.6%
- Black12.3%
- Asian6.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial6.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Edina Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Highlands Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
564 reported students
Creek Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
586 reported students
Cornelia Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
617 reported students
Normandale Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
652 reported students
Countryside Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
665 reported students
Concord Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
741 reported students
Public schools near Early Childhood Special Ed
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandale Elementary Elementary · Edina Public School District | PK–05 | 652 | under 0.1 mi |
| Concord Elementary Elementary · Edina Public School District | KG–05 | 741 | 0.3 mi |
| Highlands Elementary Elementary · Edina Public School District | KG–05 | 564 | 0.9 mi |
| Countryside Elementary Elementary · Edina Public School District | KG–05 | 665 | 1 mi |
| Agamim Classical Academy Elementary · Charter · Agamim Classical Academy | KG–08 | 266 | 1.1 mi |
| Cornelia Elementary Elementary · Edina Public School District | PK–05 | 617 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Special Ed
What grades does Early Childhood Special Ed serve?
Early Childhood Special Ed reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (special education school) in Edina Public School District.
How many students attend Early Childhood Special Ed?
Early Childhood Special Ed reported 146 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Ed?
The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 146 students and 8.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Early Childhood Special Ed a public, charter, or magnet school?
Early Childhood Special Ed is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Edina Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Early Childhood Special Ed students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Early Childhood Special Ed in?
Early Childhood Special Ed is part of Edina Public School District, based in Edina, MN, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Early Childhood Special Ed?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Normandale Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Concord Elementary (0.3 mi), Highlands Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.