- Enrollment
- 1,805
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baxter, MN
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.
Federal NCES profile for Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270609002430
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Baxter · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. has class sizes smaller than 93% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Baxter, MN.
School address
District: Brainerd Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270609002430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 270609002430 · Baxter, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 5.6:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Brainerd Senior High (1,805 students)
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. 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
- Baxter Element 506
Baxter Elementary
506 students
- Riverside Elem 407
Riverside Elementary
407 students
- Lowell Element 355
Lowell Elementary
355 students
- This school 151
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.
151 students
What this shows Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. compares
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.6:1 | ▼ 65% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 31% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
5.6:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 7% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 83.4%
Two or More 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. 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 Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brainerd Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forestview Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baxter Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowell Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.'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
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.
How many students attend Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.?
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. has 151 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Baxter, MN. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.?
The student-teacher ratio at Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. is 5.6:1, which is 65% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 64% 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 Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.?
56.0% of students at Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.?
The largest demographic group at Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Baxter, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.?
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. rank among public schools in Baxter?
By Resource Investment Index, Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. ranks #1 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 Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed., Brainerd Public School District also operates Brainerd Senior High (1,805 students), Forestview Middle (1,626 students), and Baxter Elementary (506 students). See the Brainerd Public School District district page for the complete list.