Early Ed Highland

7 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Early Ed Highland (often referred to as Highland Park Early Childhood Center) is a dedicated preschool and early learning facility located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Operated as part of the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district, the school focuses on providing high-quality, play-based learning environments designed to prepare young children for academic success. Their curriculum emphasizes social-emotional development, literacy, and foundational cognitive skills in a supportive, inclusive setting.

The school is well-regarded for its age-appropriate programming, which typically serves children through Pre-K initiatives, including School Readiness and Head Start programs. By utilizing a nurturing approach, Early Ed Highland aims to foster a love for learning while helping students develop the independence and community-building skills necessary for a smooth transition into elementary school. Its location on Saunders Avenue places it as a central resource for families in the Highland Park area looking for state-accredited early childhood education.

Total Students

2.5

Full-Time Teachers

2.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Early Ed Highland
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	1
Black	4

Black
4 (57.1 %)
White
2 (28.6 %)
Hispanic
1 (14.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Saint Paul Public Schools
Phone:	(651)293-8770
Website:	http://spps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	7
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 7