EARLY CHILDHOOD

1460 49TH AVE NE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421

www.colheights.k12.mn.us/

63 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Early Childhood program located at 1460 49th Ave NE in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, functions as a foundational pillar of the Columbia Heights Public Schools district. This facility is dedicated to providing developmentally appropriate educational experiences for the community’s youngest learners, focusing on preparing children for long-term academic success. By offering a supportive and structured environment, the school emphasizes early literacy, social-emotional growth, and cognitive development during the most critical years of a child's maturation.

As part of the broader Columbia Heights school system, the program prioritizes accessibility and inclusivity, aiming to meet the diverse needs of families within the community. The curriculum is designed to foster a love for learning through play-based activities and guided instruction, ensuring that children gain the necessary skills for a smooth transition into kindergarten. For more information regarding enrollment, specific programs, or school resources, interested parents can visit the official district website at http://www.colheights.k12.mn.us.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EARLY CHILDHOOD
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	29
Black	14
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Hispanic
29 (46.0 %)
White
16 (25.4 %)
Black
14 (22.2 %)
Two or More
3 (4.8 %)
Asian
1 (1.6 %)

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:	COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST
Phone:	(763)528-4540
Website:	http://www.colheights.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	63
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
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 63