Early Learning Resource Center

1970 CHRISTENSEN AVE
WEST SAINT PAUL, MN 55118

www.isd197.org/schools/early-childhood-education-2

187 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Early Learning Resource Center, located on Christensen Avenue in West Saint Paul, serves as a specialized educational hub within the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area Schools (ISD 197). The facility is dedicated to fostering the foundational development of young children, providing a structured environment that prioritizes school readiness, cognitive growth, and social-emotional learning. By acting as a central point for early childhood programming, the center plays a vital role in supporting families and preparing students for a successful transition into their K-12 academic journey.

The center aligns with the broader mission of ISD 197 by offering high-quality early learning opportunities tailored to meet the diverse needs of the community’s youngest learners. Through its connection to the district’s infrastructure, the program leverages experienced staff and evidence-based curriculum to create an inclusive atmosphere. Parents and guardians interested in enrollment, program offerings, or community resources can access detailed information through the district’s official website at http://isd197.org.

187

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Early Learning Resource Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	35
Black	26
Asian	7
Two or More	19

White
100 (53.5%)
Hispanic
35 (18.7%)
Black
26 (13.9%)
Two or More
19 (10.2%)
Asian
7 (3.7%)

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:	West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
Phone:	(651)403-7019
Website:	http://www.isd197.org/schools/early-childhood-education-2
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 187