- Enrollment
- 1,805
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baxter, MN
Baxter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Baxter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270609000248
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baxter Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Baxter · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Baxter Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baxter Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Baxter, MN.
School address
District: Brainerd Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270609000248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Baxter Elementary grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 270609000248 · Baxter, MN Other · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 13.7:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Brainerd Senior High (1,805 students)
Baxter Elementary grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Baxter Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brainerd Senio
Brainerd Senior High
1,805 students
- Forestview Mid
Forestview Middle
1,626 students
- This school 506
Baxter Elementary
506 students
- Riverside Elem 407
Riverside Elementary
407 students
- Lowell Element 355
Lowell Elementary
355 students
- Garfield Eleme 250
Garfield Elementary
250 students
What this shows Baxter Elementary reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baxter Elementary compares
Baxter Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 30% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 43% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,608
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Baxter Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Brainerd Public School District reports $14,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baxter Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brainerd Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forestview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lowell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baxter Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,626
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baxter Elementary
How many students attend Baxter Elementary?
Baxter Elementary has 506 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baxter, MN. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baxter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Baxter Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baxter Elementary?
29.9% of students at Baxter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baxter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Baxter Elementary is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Baxter, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baxter Elementary?
Baxter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baxter Elementary rank among public schools in Baxter?
By Resource Investment Index, Baxter Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Baxter, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brainerd Public School District?
Besides Baxter Elementary, Brainerd Public School District also operates Brainerd Senior High (1,805 students), Forestview Middle (1,626 students), and Riverside Elementary (407 students). See the Brainerd Public School District district page for the complete list.