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Waseca Early Childhood
School · Waseca Public School District · Waseca, MN
A school in Waseca, MN serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
501 ELM AVE E, Waseca, MN 56093
- 26:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MN statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waseca Early Childhood sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,161/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waseca), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,210
Median home value
$214,800
Median rent
$829/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–3 | 0.4 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 101 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waseca Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,362NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waseca Early Childhood is listed in WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waseca Early Childhood
Waseca Early Childhood is a public school in Waseca, MN, part of Waseca Public School District, serving approximately 52 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,934 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waseca Early Childhood
What grades does Waseca Early Childhood serve?
Waseca Early Childhood serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Waseca Early Childhood?
Waseca Early Childhood has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waseca Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Waseca Early Childhood is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waseca Early Childhood rank in MN?
Waseca Early Childhood ranks #1,934 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Waseca Early Childhood's MySchoolScout rating?
Waseca Early Childhood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Waseca Early Childhood a charter school?
No, Waseca Early Childhood is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waseca Early Childhood a Title I school?
No, Waseca Early Childhood is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waseca Early Childhood?
57.7% of students at Waseca Early Childhood qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Waseca County
- Phone
- (507) 835-5046
- Area population (ZIP 56093)
- 12,742
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56093; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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