BRAINERD EARLY CHILDHOOD SP. ED.

BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
5546 FAIRVIEW RD
BAXTER, MN 56425
209 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
**Brainerd Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)** is a specialized educational facility located in Brainerd, Minnesota, dedicated to supporting the developmental needs of young children. As part of the Brainerd Public Schools district, this program focuses on providing early intervention and tailored instructional support for children from birth to age five who have been identified with developmental delays or disabilities. The school serves as a vital resource for families, offering a collaborative environment where educators, therapists, and parents work together to foster growth in areas such as communication, social-emotional development, motor skills, and cognitive learning.

The center emphasizes a play-based, inclusive approach designed to prepare young learners for their transition into elementary school. By identifying and addressing educational needs at an early stage, Brainerd ECSE aims to provide a strong foundation for long-term academic success. Through a combination of specialized classroom instruction and integrated support services, the school strives to ensure that every child receives the individualized attention necessary to reach their full potential in a nurturing and supportive environment.
209
Total Students
27.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    193 (92.3 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (4.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
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: BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)454-5522
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 77
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 209
Gender Ratio