A/o Program serves 9 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A/o Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
A/o Program's student population of 9 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of A/o Program is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
44%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
56%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend A/o Program?
9 students attend A/o Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of A/o Program students are White, and 44% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A/o Program?
A/o Program has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does A/o Program offer ?
A/o Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A/o Program part of?
A/o Program is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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