Below Average
#1839 of 1,992 schools in MN
Early Childhood Special Education
School · WACONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
504 INDUSTRIAL BLVD, Waconia, MN 55387
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MN statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
66
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
66
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#1,839 of 1,992
In Waconia
#7 of 7
public schools
In district
#7 of 7
WACONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
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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 Waconia, MN, part of WACONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Early Childhood Special Education serves approximately 66 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Early Childhood Special Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,839 of 1,992 schools in MN.
- This school 4.2 · Below Average
- District avg 6.2
- MN avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 66 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.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
27.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Early Childhood Special Education Compares
See how Early Childhood Special Education performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
504 INDUSTRIAL BLVD, Waconia, MN 55387
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Early Childhood Special Education may also want to explore other schools in the area. COLOGNE ACADEMY (rated 8.8/10, 5.3 miles away, in nearby Cologne), which scores notably higher. Another option is Laketown Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BAYVIEW ELEMENTARY (rated 7.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Waconia, see our Waconia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| TRANSITIONS 110 Waconia | 0.0 mi | — |
| SOUTHVIEW ELEMENTARY Waconia | 0.5 mi | 5.3 |
| BAYVIEW ELEMENTARY Waconia | 0.9 mi | 7.4 |
| ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Waconia | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Waconia Middle School Waconia | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Waconia | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Waconia High School Waconia | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Waconia Learning Center Waconia | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Laketown Elementary Waconia | 1.6 mi | 7.6 |
| COLOGNE ACADEMY Cologne | 5.3 mi | 8.8 |
| Cologne Academy Online Cologne | 5.3 mi | — |
| MAYER LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Mayer | 5.7 mi | 6.4 |
| ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Cologne | 7.2 mi | 5.4 |
| ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Mayer | 5.7 mi | 4.2 |
| CHRIST COMMUNITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Watertown | 8.3 mi | 4.3 |
| WATERTOWN-MAYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Watertown | 8.7 mi | 6.3 |
| ST JOHN S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Young America | 7.1 mi | 5.9 |
| VICTORIA ELEMENTARY Victoria | 6.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Watertown-Mayer Cmty Learning Cntr Watertown | 9.3 mi | — |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE Norwood Young America | 7.6 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55387 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$109,279
Median Home Value
$418,600
Median Rent
$1,306/mo
Population
14,697
College Educated
49.2%
Homeownership
82.6%
Avg Commute
24.8 min
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Median Age
38.5
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 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Education is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early Childhood Special Education rank in MN?
Early Childhood Special Education ranks #1,839 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Early Childhood Special Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Early Childhood Special Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
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?
27.3% 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 66
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 27.3%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Carver County
- Phone
- (952) 442-0600
Resources & Links
District
WACONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 4,000
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,116
- District Rank
- #7 of 7
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