Hastings Early Child Special Ed. serves 100 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hastings Early Child Special Ed.'s student population of 100 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hastings Early Child Special Ed. is 0.35, 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
25:1
13:1
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
80%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Hastings Early Child Special Ed.?
100 students attend Hastings Early Child Special Ed..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hastings Early Child Special Ed. students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hastings Early Child Special Ed.?
Hastings Early Child Special Ed. has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hastings Early Child Special Ed. offer ?
Hastings Early Child Special Ed. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hastings Early Child Special Ed. part of?
Hastings Early Child Special Ed. is part of Hastings Public School District.
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