At a glance
Reported students
39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota other enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 324 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
129.5
Early Childhood Special Education S: 39 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
7.8:1 reported; state peer median 6.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Early Childhood Special Education S
Early Childhood Special Education S is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Fridley. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Fridley Public School District. NCES reports 39 students for 2024–25.
Among 324 combined / other schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 26.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.8:1, above the Minnesota median of 6.1:1 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 (48.7%) and Black (25.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Early Childhood Special Education S
- 1How do the reported 7.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 5 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.7%
- Hispanic15.4%
- Black25.6%
- Asian7.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
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.
Other schools in Fridley Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Voluntary Prekindergarten School
Other · Grades PK–PK
138 reported students
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center
Middle · Grades 05–08
24 reported students
VISTA Secondary
High · Grades 06–12
5 reported students
Transitions School
High · Grades 11–12
4 reported students
VISTA Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
Enrollment not reported
Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Ctr
High · Grades 09–12
121 reported students
Public schools near Early Childhood Special Education S
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntary Prekindergarten School Other · Fridley Public School District | PK–PK | 138 | under 0.1 mi |
| Early Childhood Other · Columbia Heights Public School Dist | PK–PK | 74 | 1.8 mi |
| Brooklyn Center 9 Grade Summer ALC Other · Brooklyn Center Community Schools | 09–09 | 0 | 2 mi |
| Early Childhood Special Education ( Other · Brooklyn Center Community Schools | PK–PK | 6 | 2.4 mi |
| Brooklyn Center ECSE Age 3 - 5 Other · Brooklyn Center Community Schools | PK–PK | 18 | 2.4 mi |
| Early Education Other · Spring Lake Park Public Schools | PK–PK | 123 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Special Education S
What grades does Early Childhood Special Education S serve?
Early Childhood Special Education S reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Fridley Public School District.
How many students attend Early Childhood Special Education S?
Early Childhood Special Education S reported 39 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 324 Minnesota combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Education S?
The calculated ratio is 7.8:1, based on 39 students and 5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 6.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Early Childhood Special Education S a public, charter, or magnet school?
Early Childhood Special Education S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fridley Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Early Childhood Special Education S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.1% 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 Education S in?
Early Childhood Special Education S is part of Fridley Public School District, based in Fridley, MN, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Early Childhood Special Education S?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Voluntary Prekindergarten School (under 0.1 mi), Early Childhood (1.8 mi), Brooklyn Center 9 Grade Summer ALC (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.