Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. serves 199 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.'s student population of 199 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. is 0.24, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.?
199 students attend Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.?
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. offer ?
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. part of?
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. is part of Brainerd Public School District.
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