OWATONNA ECSE

OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
338 E MAIN ST
OWATONNA, MN 55060
87 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Owatonna Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) is a specialized educational program located in Owatonna, Minnesota, dedicated to supporting the developmental needs of young children. The program focuses on providing high-quality, individualized instruction and support services to children from birth to age five who have identified developmental delays or disabilities. By fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment, the program aims to help children build essential cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills during their most critical years of early development.

The program works in close partnership with families to ensure that each child receives the necessary interventions to succeed as they transition into traditional school settings. Through a combination of play-based learning and specialized therapeutic services, the staff at the Owatonna ECSE strives to empower young learners, helping them reach their full potential and establishing a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Their commitment to early intervention underscores the district's dedication to accessibility and equity in education for all students in the community.
87
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    58 (66.7%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (23.0%)
  • Black
    7 (8.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.1%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (507)444-8040
Website: http://www.isd761.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 48
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 87
Gender Ratio
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