Litchfield Early Childhood Special serves 41 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Litchfield Early Childhood Special ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Litchfield Early Childhood Special's student population of 41 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
School Mascot
Dragons
School Rankings
The diversity score of Litchfield Early Childhood Special is 0.21, 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
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Litchfield Early Childhood Special?
41 students attend Litchfield Early Childhood Special.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Litchfield Early Childhood Special students are White, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Litchfield Early Childhood Special?
Litchfield Early Childhood Special has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Litchfield Early Childhood Special offer ?
Litchfield Early Childhood Special offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Litchfield Early Childhood Special part of?
Litchfield Early Childhood Special is part of Litchfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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