Serving 8 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education's student population of 8 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education is 0.57, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
13%
12%
White
62%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education?
8 students attend Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education offer ?
Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education part of?
Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education is part of Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District.
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