Waseca Early Childhood

WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
501 ELM AVE E
WASECA, MN 56093
38 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Waseca Early Childhood, located at 501 Elm Ave E in Waseca, Minnesota, serves as a foundational educational hub for the community’s youngest learners. As part of the Waseca Public Schools district, the center is dedicated to fostering early development through play-based learning, social-emotional skill building, and academic readiness. Their programs are specifically designed to bridge the gap between home and the K-12 school system, providing a supportive environment where children can develop the confidence and foundational knowledge necessary for future educational success.

The facility functions as a resource-rich environment that often encompasses various offerings such as School Readiness preschool programs, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), and specialized early childhood screenings. By prioritizing parent involvement and professional instruction, Waseca Early Childhood aims to support the "whole child," ensuring that both students and their families have access to the developmental tools and community connections needed during these critical formative years.
38
Total Students
1.6
Full-Time Teachers
23.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    30 (78.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (15.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (2.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.6 %)
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: WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (507)835-5046
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 38
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.3
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 38
Gender Ratio