At a glance
Reported students
67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota other enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 324 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
298.5
Early Childhood Special Education: 67 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 6.1:1. 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)
- 4.95
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Early Childhood Special Education
Early Childhood Special Education is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Waconia. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Waconia Public School District. NCES reports 67 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 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, 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 (86.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Early Childhood Special Education
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.5 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?
- 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
- 20.9%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.6%
- Hispanic9%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
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 Waconia Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Waconia Early Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
53 reported students
Waconia Learning Center
High · Grades 09–12
25 reported students
Transitions 110
High · Grades 12–12
11 reported students
Waconia Learning Center SS/AS
High · Grades 09–12
4 reported students
Bayview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
530 reported students
Laketown Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
530 reported students
Public schools near Early Childhood Special Education
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waconia Early Learning Center Other · Waconia Public School District | PK–PK | 53 | under 0.1 mi |
| Southview Elementary Elementary · Waconia Public School District | PK–05 | 544 | 0.5 mi |
| STARS Building20 Other · Charter · Cologne Academy | PK–PK | 30 | 5.3 mi |
| Early Childhood Special Education Other · Eastern Carver County Public School | PK–PK | 184 | 9.3 mi |
| Family Learning Center VPK Other · Eastern Carver County Public School | PK–PK | 0 | 9.3 mi |
| Watertown-Mayer Cmty Learning Cntr Other · Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist | PK–PK | 24 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Special Education
What grades does Early Childhood Special Education serve?
Early Childhood Special Education reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Waconia Public School District.
How many students attend Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education reported 67 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 324 Minnesota combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Education?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 67 students and 5.5 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 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Early Childhood Special Education is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Waconia Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Early Childhood Special Education students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.9% 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 in?
Early Childhood Special Education is part of Waconia Public School District, based in Waconia, MN, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Early Childhood Special Education?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Waconia Early Learning Center (under 0.1 mi), Southview Elementary (0.5 mi), STARS Building20 (5.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.