ECSE PROGRAM

www.moundsviewschools.org/earlychildhood

107 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Based on the address and program name, the **ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education) Program** located at 500 10th St NW in New Brighton, Minnesota, is a specialized educational service operated within the Mounds View Public School District. This facility is specifically designed to support the developmental needs of children from birth to age five who have been identified with disabilities or developmental delays. By providing targeted early intervention, the program aims to prepare these young learners for a successful transition into kindergarten and the broader school environment.

The program focuses on a multidisciplinary approach, often integrating academic, social, and functional skill-building to meet the unique Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals of each child. In addition to classroom instruction, schools operating this program typically provide access to professional support services—such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy—in a supportive, inclusive setting. Families in the New Brighton area utilize this center as a critical resource for ensuring their children receive the necessary foundation to overcome learning barriers early in their educational journey.

107

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

6.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ECSE PROGRAM
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	11
Black	25
Asian	12
Two or More	12

White
47 (43.9 %)
Black
25 (23.4 %)
Asian
12 (11.2 %)
Two or More
12 (11.2 %)
Hispanic
11 (10.3 %)

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:	MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(651)621-6150
Website:	http://www.moundsviewschools.org/earlychildhood
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	107
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 107