Early Childhood Special Education School in Fargo, ND

At a glance

Reported students

162

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

18.3

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

8.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–PK

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

North Dakota other enrollment

78th percentile

Compared with 9 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

337

Early Childhood Special Education School: 162 reported students.

State peer staffing position

22nd percentile

8.9:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. 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): 15
Student–teacher ratio: Not reported

What the reported data says about Early Childhood Special Education School

Early Childhood Special Education School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Fargo. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Fargo 1. NCES reports 162 students for 2024–25.

Among 9 combined / other schools in North Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 38 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.9:1, below the North Dakota median of 16:1 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 (51.2%) and Black (22.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Early Childhood Special Education School

1How do the reported 8.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.3 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Lunch program: No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.5
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
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

White51.2%
Hispanic7.4%
Black22.8%
Asian8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.9%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

McKinley Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

169 reported students

Madison Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

134 reported students

Dakota High School

High · Grades 09–12

127 reported students

Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy

High · Grades 09–12

113 reported students

Jefferson Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

270 reported students

Explorer Academy

Elementary · Grades KG–08

34 reported students

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Public schools near Early Childhood Special Education School

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
Dakota High School High · Fargo 1	09–12	127	under 0.1 mi
West Central Academy-S Other · Moorhead Area Public Schools	04–12	34	2.1 mi
Probstfield Center for Education Other · Moorhead Area Public Schools	PK–PK	253	2.3 mi
Moorhead Voluntary PreKindergarten Other · Moorhead Area Public Schools	PK–PK	20	2.3 mi
West Central Academy-N Other · Moorhead Area Public Schools	03–12	16	3.8 mi
Early Childhood Center Other · West Fargo 6	PK–PK	180	4.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Special Education School

What grades does Early Childhood Special Education School serve?

Early Childhood Special Education School reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Fargo 1.

How many students attend Early Childhood Special Education School?

Early Childhood Special Education School reported 162 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 9 North Dakota combined or other schools reporting enrollment.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Education School?

The calculated ratio is 8.9:1, based on 162 students and 18.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Dakota median for the same school level is 16:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Early Childhood Special Education School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Early Childhood Special Education School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Fargo 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Early Childhood Special Education School in?

Early Childhood Special Education School is part of Fargo 1, based in Fargo, ND, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Early Childhood Special Education School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dakota High School (under 0.1 mi), West Central Academy-S (2.1 mi), Probstfield Center for Education (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.