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Early Childhood Special Education

2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
Early Childhood Special Education serves 60 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Childhood Special Education's student population of 60 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Special Education is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Childhood Special Education?
60 students attend Early Childhood Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Early Childhood Special Education students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Special Education?
Early Childhood Special Education has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower 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 Freshwater Education School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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