Enrollment
38
Elementary
DISTRICT 234 · STATE 344
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 274188005096
Waseca Early Childhood
501 ELM AVE E, WASECA, MN 56093 · (507) 835-5046 · Waseca County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL38 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
20 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 38 | 100% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Waseca Early Childhood ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 38 | #1,038 of 1,130 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
38
+2 (+6%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
was 12.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 38 | 2.7 | 13.9:1 | 53% (20) |
| 2023-24 | 52 | 2.1 | 24.4:1 | 58% (30) |
| 2022-23 | 38 | 1.6 | 23.3:1 | 68% (26) |
| 2020-21 | 36 | 3 | 12.0:1 | 42% (15) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Waseca Early Childhood.
About Waseca Early Childhood
Waseca Early Childhood is a very small elementary school in WASECA, Minnesota. The school teaches pre-K and enrolls 38 students. That is 89% below the average of about 344 students for elementary schools in Minnesota.
Waseca Early Childhood is one of the 7 schools that make up WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT (1,752 students in total).
The share of White students at Waseca Early Childhood is 68%, a majority. It is also 24% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 3% Pacific Islander. For comparison, the population of Waseca County is roughly 91% White.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. The school has 2.7 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average ratio among elementary schools in Minnesota is similar, at 13.7:1. In all, 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 41% average for public schools in Waseca County, the school's rate is higher.
In the surrounding county, Waseca County, the median household earns about $76,261 a year, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of people live in poverty. Waseca County has 13 public schools with about 2,915 students, including Waseca Early Childhood.
Waseca Early Childhood is less than a tenth of a mile from SWMetro Waseca-Transitions, its nearest public school. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Waseca Early Childhood has an NCES locale of Town: Distant.
From 36 students in 2020-21, enrollment increased to 38 by 2024-25. The number of students per teacher increased from 12.0 to 13.9 over 4 years.
Waseca Early Childhood has a community page on allk12 for topics such as special education services, counseling, and support programs. You can also rate the school on this page.
Waseca County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
18,885
Census ACS
Median income
$76,261
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
2,915 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Waseca Senior HighHigh · 555 students
- HARTLEY ELEMENTARYElementary · 429 students
- WASECA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLMiddle · 380 students
- WASECA JUNIOR HIGHMiddle · 280 students
- Waseca Area Learning CenterHigh · 65 students
- WASECA MIDDLE LEVEL ALCMiddle · 5 students
Other schools in WASECA
- Waseca Senior HighHigh · 555 students
- HARTLEY ELEMENTARYElementary · 429 students
- WASECA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLMiddle · 380 students
- WASECA JUNIOR HIGHMiddle · 280 students
- TEAM ACADEMYElementary · 101 students
- Waseca Area Learning CenterHigh · 65 students
Nearby schools
- SWMetro Waseca-Transitions0.0 mi · 12
- Waseca Area Learning Center0.0 mi · 65
- SWMetro Waseca0.0 mi · 13
- HARTLEY ELEMENTARY0.4 mi · 429
- TEAM ACADEMY1.1 mi · 101
- WASECA MIDDLE LEVEL ALC1.2 mi · 5
Frequently asked questions
About Waseca Early ChildhoodHow many students attend Waseca Early Childhood?
Waseca Early Childhood enrolls approximately 38 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does Waseca Early Childhood serve?
Waseca Early Childhood serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
How many students per teacher at Waseca Early Childhood?
Approximately 13.9:1 students per teacher at Waseca Early Childhood.
How diverse is Waseca Early Childhood?
Waseca Early Childhood reports a student body of 68% White, 24% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
What district is Waseca Early Childhood in?
Waseca Early Childhood is part of WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.