Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education serves 68 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education's student population of 68 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education is 0.50, 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
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
69%
60%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education?
68 students attend Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education?
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education offer ?
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education part of?
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education is part of Albert Lea Public School District.
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