Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. serves 151 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.'s student population of 151 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
84%
60%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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.?
151 students attend Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.?
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. has a student ration of 6:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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