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Early Childhood Special Education
School · Freshwater Education District
2222 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, Wadena, MN 56482
Enrollment
60
Student-Teacher
10:1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
60
Student-Teacher
10:1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
School environment
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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Early Childhood Special Education
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About Early Childhood Special Education
Early Childhood Special Education is a public school in Wadena, MN, part of Freshwater Education District. Early Childhood Special Education serves approximately 60 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 60 students, Early Childhood Special Education is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Early Childhood Special Education sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 60 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Address
- 2222 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, Wadena, MN 56482
- Website
- fed.k12.mn.us
- Phone
- (218) 631-3505
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores
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How Early Childhood Special Education Compares
See how Early Childhood Special Education performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2222 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, Wadena, MN 56482
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Early Childhood Special Education may also want to explore other schools in the area. BERTHA ELEMENTARY (rated 9.0/10, 11.3 miles away, in nearby Bertha). Another option is SEBEKA ELEMENTARY (rated 9.0/10, 14.7 miles away, in nearby Sebeka). Additionally, NEW YORK MILLS SECONDARY (rated 7.5/10, 13.7 miles away, in nearby New York Mills). For more schools in Wadena, see our Wadena schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 23.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Freshwater Education District ALC Wadena | 0.0 mi | 6.5 |
| White Pine Academy Wadena | 0.0 mi | — |
| LEAF RIVER ACADEMY Wadena | 0.0 mi | — |
| Elm Tree Academy Wadena | 0.0 mi | — |
| WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY Wadena | 1.5 mi | 5.6 |
| WADENA-DEER CREEK SENIOR HIGH Wadena | 1.7 mi | 6.4 |
| WADENA-DEER CREEK 5TH AND 6TH GRADE Wadena | 1.7 mi | 5.6 |
| GREEN MEADOW Wadena | 4.4 mi | — |
| VERNDALE ELEMENTARY Verndale | 5.7 mi | 4.6 |
| VERNDALE SECONDARY Verndale | 5.7 mi | 5.9 |
| VERNDALE AREA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Verndale | 6.4 mi | — |
| BERTHA ELEMENTARY Bertha | 11.3 mi | 9.0 |
| BERTHA SECONDARY Bertha | 11.3 mi | 7.4 |
| SEBEKA ELEMENTARY Sebeka | 14.7 mi | 9.0 |
| SEBEKA SECONDARY Sebeka | 14.7 mi | 7.4 |
| NEW YORK MILLS SECONDARY New York Mills | 13.7 mi | 7.5 |
| NEW YORK MILLS ELEMENTARY New York Mills | 13.7 mi | 6.9 |
| HENNING ELEMENTARY Henning | 16.6 mi | 6.2 |
| HENNING SECONDARY Henning | 16.6 mi | 6.5 |
| MENAHGA HIGH SCHOOL Menahga | 23.0 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56482 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,356
Median Home Value
$168,000
Median Rent
$699/mo
Population
7,494
College Educated
15.2%
Homeownership
66%
Avg Commute
18.7 min
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Median Age
39.1
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Early Childhood Special Education
What grades does Early Childhood Special Education serve?
Early Childhood Special Education serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Education is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Early Childhood Special Education a charter school?
No, Early Childhood Special Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early Childhood Special Education a Title I school?
No, Early Childhood Special Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early Childhood Special Education?
65.0% of students at Early Childhood Special Education qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 60
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 65.0%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wadena County
- Phone
- (218) 631-3505
Resources & Links
District
Freshwater Education District- District Enrollment
- 180
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $64,713
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