Early Childhood Special Education serves 249 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Special Education's student population of 249 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 250% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Special Education is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
86%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Duluth Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Special Education?
249 students attend Early Childhood Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Early Childhood Special Education students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Special Education offer ?
Early Childhood Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Special Education part of?
Early Childhood Special Education is part of Duluth Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Childhood Special Education located?
Early Childhood Special Education is located in the Duluth Heights neighborhood of Duluth, MN. There are 4 other public schools located in Duluth Heights.
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