Early Childhood Special Education

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

573 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

The **Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)** program, located at 1250 West Broadway Avenue in Minneapolis, is a specialized division within the Minneapolis Public Schools system. The program is dedicated to providing high-quality educational support and developmental services to children from birth through age five who have identified disabilities or developmental delays. By focusing on early intervention, the school aims to bridge developmental gaps and provide the foundational skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition into kindergarten and the broader K-12 environment.

The program emphasizes a collaborative approach, often working closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to create Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to each child's specific needs. Through play-based learning and targeted therapeutic support, the ECSE center fosters an inclusive and nurturing setting that addresses cognitive, social-emotional, and physical milestones. As part of the larger Minneapolis Public Schools network, the site reflects the district’s commitment to equity and accessibility, ensuring that all young learners, regardless of ability, receive the resources required to thrive in their earliest years of education.

573

Total Students

51.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Early Childhood Special Education
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	135
Black	115
Asian	15
Two or More	22
American Indian	4

White
282 (49.2%)
Hispanic
135 (23.6%)
Black
115 (20.1%)
Two or More
22 (3.8%)
Asian
15 (2.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)668-5100
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 573