Brooklyn Center ECSE Age 3 - 5

1500 59TH AVE N
BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430

www.bccs286.org

19 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Brooklyn Center Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) is a specialized educational program designed to support children between the ages of 3 and 5 who have developmental delays or disabilities. Located at 1500 59th Ave N in Brooklyn Center, MN, the program is dedicated to providing early intervention services that help young learners build foundational skills. By offering a structured and supportive classroom environment, the school focuses on enhancing each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development during these critical early years.

The program operates under the Brooklyn Center Community Schools district and emphasizes individualized instruction tailored to meet the unique needs of every student. Through a combination of specialized therapies, inclusive activities, and dedicated teacher support, the school works closely with families to prepare children for their transition into elementary education. By prioritizing early access to resources and a nurturing atmosphere, Brooklyn Center ECSE aims to ensure that all students have the tools necessary to thrive and reach their full potential.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brooklyn Center ECSE Age 3 - 5
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	9
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
9 (47.4 %)
Black
6 (31.6 %)
White
2 (10.5 %)
Asian
1 (5.3 %)
Two or More
1 (5.3 %)

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:	BROOKLYN CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)450-3386
Website:	http://www.bccs286.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	19
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 19