Litchfield Early Childhood Special

Litchfield Early Childhood Special, a rural-scale primary school in LITCHFIELD, Minnesota, operated by Litchfield Public School District, works with 42 students, covering grade pre-K. That puts it 88% smaller than the typical public school in Minnesota, which averages around 344 students.

Across the 5 schools in Litchfield Public School District (1,566 students total), Litchfield Early Childhood Special accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Litchfield Early Childhood Special reports that nearly all students (88%) are White. Beyond that, the school lists 10% Hispanic, 2% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Litchfield Early Childhood Special has 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 21.0:1. The state averages around 13.7:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 52% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is above Meeker County's rate of about 38%.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Meeker County put the typical household earns roughly $75,446 per year, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Meeker County's 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,994 students), Litchfield Early Childhood Special is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Litchfield Middle School, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Litchfield Early Childhood Special has climbed 31%, going from 32 students in 2018 to 42 in 2025.

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