Enrollment
460
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn Park, MN
Birch Grove School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Birch Grove School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272520001207
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birch Grove School for the Arts earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 13
- schools in Brooklyn Park · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Birch Grove School for the Arts has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Grove School for the Arts ranks #6 of 13 schools in Brooklyn Park, MN.
School address
District: Osseo Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272520001207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Birch Grove School for the Arts compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Birch Grove School for the Arts
Birch Grove School for the Arts is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, enrolling 460 students.
At 15.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 460 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 211 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #117.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and Asian (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1150 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Osseo Public School District also operates Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students) and Osseo Senior High (2,289 students) alongside Birch Grove School for the Arts.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Birch Grove School for the Arts compares
Birch Grove School for the Arts on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 34% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,525
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 37.8%
Asian 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 13.9%
White 12.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Birch Grove School for the Arts is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osseo Public School District, which includes Birch Grove School for the Arts.
$15,525
Per student
+2%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 59.2%
Federal 9.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Birch Grove School for the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osseo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Center Ib World School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osseo Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birch Grove School for the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,598
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~460 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Birch Grove School for the Arts
How many students attend Birch Grove School for the Arts?
Birch Grove School for the Arts has 460 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn Park, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birch Grove School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Birch Grove School for the Arts is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Birch Grove School for the Arts?
57.3% of students at Birch Grove School for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birch Grove School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Birch Grove School for the Arts is African American at 37.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Park, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birch Grove School for the Arts?
Birch Grove School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Birch Grove School for the Arts rank among schools in Brooklyn Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Grove School for the Arts ranks #6 of 13 schools in Brooklyn Park, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brooklyn Park on the city page.
Is Birch Grove School for the Arts a good school?
Birch Grove School for the Arts earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Osseo Public School District?
Besides Birch Grove School for the Arts, Osseo Public School District also operates Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students), Osseo Senior High (2,289 students), and Park Center Ib World School (2,061 students). See the Osseo Public School District district page for the complete list.
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