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Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center
School · MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
2000 BLACK OAK AVE, Montevideo, MN 56265
Enrollment
33
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
33
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center is a public school in Montevideo, MN, part of the MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school serves approximately 33 students in grades Pre-K – Pre-K with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $72,564, where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a remote town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 33 students, Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 33 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Address
- 2000 BLACK OAK AVE, Montevideo, MN 56265
- Phone
- (320) 269-5026
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
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How Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center Compares
See how Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2000 BLACK OAK AVE, Montevideo, MN 56265
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. BERT RANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 12.2 miles away, in nearby Granite Falls). Another option is STEVENS ELEMENTARY (rated 8.0/10, 17.4 miles away, in nearby Dawson). Additionally, RAMSEY ELEMENTARY (rated 7.6/10, 1.1 miles away). For more schools in Montevideo, see our Montevideo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 26.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MN River Valley ALC-Seatbased Montevideo | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| SWWC ELC - Montevideo Montevideo | 0.4 mi | — |
| Sanford Elementary School Montevideo | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| MONTEVIDEO MIDDLE Montevideo | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| MONTEVIDEO SENIOR HIGH Montevideo | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| RAMSEY ELEMENTARY Montevideo | 1.1 mi | 7.6 |
| BERT RANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Granite Falls | 12.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Yellow Medicine East Secondary Granite Falls | 12.3 mi | 5.1 |
| LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY Cottonwood | 22.6 mi | 7.4 |
| LAKEVIEW SECONDARY Cottonwood | 22.6 mi | 6.6 |
| MACCRAY Secondary Clara City | 16.1 mi | 5.5 |
| MACCRAY Elementary Clara City | 16.1 mi | 7.5 |
| DAWSON-BOYD SECONDARY Dawson | 17.4 mi | 5.1 |
| STEVENS ELEMENTARY Dawson | 17.4 mi | 8.0 |
| LAC QUI PARLE VALLEY SECONDARY Madison | 19.4 mi | 5.3 |
| LAC QUI PARLE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Madison | 19.4 mi | 6.9 |
| NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY Benson | 26.1 mi | 6.4 |
| BENSON SECONDARY Benson | 26.2 mi | 6.2 |
| BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER Benson | 26.2 mi | — |
| Heartland Girls Ranch Benson | 26.5 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56265 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,564
Median Home Value
$159,000
Median Rent
$835/mo
Population
7,433
College Educated
21.4%
Homeownership
70.5%
Avg Commute
17.8 min
Poverty Rate
15%
Median Age
42.7
Community Profile
The community surrounding Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center has a median household income of $72,564. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $159,000, with a median rent of $835/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.0%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 18 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center
What grades does Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center serve?
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center?
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center?
63.6% of students at Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center 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
- County Safety
- Low (8/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 33
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 63.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Chippewa County
- Phone
- (320) 269-5026
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 1,396
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,615
Other Schools in This District
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