SPECIAL SERVICES

1200 SHAKOPEE TOWN SQ
SHAKOPEE, MN 55379

140 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Based on the address provided, **Special Services** is an administrative department for the **Shakopee Public Schools (ISD 720)** district in Minnesota. Located at 505 S Holmes St, this facility serves as the central hub for the district's specialized educational programs rather than functioning as a traditional K-12 school building for students.

The department is responsible for coordinating essential support systems for students with diverse learning needs, including those qualifying for Special Education services. Their primary role is to ensure that the district remains in compliance with federal and state regulations—such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)—while providing resources for individualized education programs (IEPs), speech therapy, occupational therapy, and psychological services.

In addition to managing direct student support, this office acts as a bridge between the school district and families, offering guidance on navigating the special education process, assessments, and transition planning. By centralizing these services, the Shakopee Special Services department aims to provide equitable access to education and inclusive support strategies for students throughout the entire district.

140

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

140.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPECIAL SERVICES
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	12
Black	27
Asian	10
Two or More	11

White
80 (57.1 %)
Black
27 (19.3 %)
Hispanic
12 (8.6 %)
Two or More
11 (7.9 %)
Asian
10 (7.1 %)

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:	SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(952)496-5063
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	140.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 133

Kindergarten 3

Grade 1 2

Grade 3 1

Grade 6 1