Early Education Center serves 139 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Education Center's student population of 139 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Education Center is 0.17, 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
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Early Education Center?
139 students attend Early Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Early Education Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Education Center?
Early Education Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Education Center offer ?
Early Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Education Center part of?
Early Education Center is part of Alexandria ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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