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Early Childhood

1117 Marine Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Early Childhood serves 36 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Early Childhood's student population of 36 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 233% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically… Intelligence plus character–that is the goal of true education.
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The diversity score of Early Childhood is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
80%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
17%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood?
36 students attend Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Early Childhood students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood offer ?
Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood part of?
Early Childhood is part of Worthington Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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