Primary DCD - SNW

9375 FENNING AVENUE NE
MONTICELLO, MN 55362

(763)272-2050

5 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

The school located at 9375 Fenning Avenue NE in Monticello, Minnesota, is a specialized educational facility operated under the **Sherburne and Northern Wright (SNW) Special Education Cooperative**. The "DCD" designation in the name stands for **Developmental Cognitive Disabilities**, indicating that the program is specifically designed to support students with intellectual disabilities. The school provides a highly structured environment focused on individualized education programs (IEPs) that prioritize functional life skills, academic growth, and social development tailored to each student’s unique needs.

By operating as part of a special education cooperative, this site functions as a regional resource for neighboring school districts. It offers a smaller, more intensive setting than a traditional comprehensive school, allowing for a low student-to-teacher ratio and the presence of specialized support staff, such as therapists and paraprofessionals. The facility serves as a vital hub for students who require a more supportive, adaptive educational approach to achieve their developmental milestones and prepare for post-secondary transitions within the community.

Total Students

4.2

Full-Time Teachers

1.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Primary DCD - SNW
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	2
Two or More	1

White
2 (40.0 %)
Hispanic
2 (40.0 %)
Two or More
1 (20.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci
Phone:	(763)272-2050
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	5
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	1.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 5