- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn Center, MN
Brooklyn Center Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Center Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270624000274
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Center Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Brooklyn Center · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Center Elementary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Center Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Brooklyn Center, MN.
School address
District: Brooklyn Center School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270624000274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Brooklyn Center Elementary School shrank from 787 students in 2022-23 to 744 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 51.2 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 270624000274 · Brooklyn Center, MN Other · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 13.9:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Center High School (539 students)
Brooklyn Center Elementary School shrank from 787 students in 2022-23 to 744 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 51.2 → 55.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Center Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brooklyn Center Elementary School
708 students
- Brooklyn Cente
Brooklyn Center High School
539 students
- Insight School
Insight School of Minnesota
509 students
- Brooklyn Cente
Brooklyn Center Middle School
334 students
- Brooklyn Cente 60
Brooklyn Center Early College Acad
60 students
- Brooklyn Cente 58
Brooklyn Center Independent Study
58 students
What this shows Brooklyn Center Elementary School reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Center Elementary School compares
Brooklyn Center Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 67% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 45% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,801
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More 7.3%
White 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Brooklyn Center Elementary School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brooklyn Center School District reports $19,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brooklyn Center Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Center High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Insight School of Minnesota | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Center Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Center Early College Acad | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Center Independent Study | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Center Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~708 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Center Elementary School
How many students attend Brooklyn Center Elementary School?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School has 708 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn Center, MN. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Center Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Center Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Brooklyn Center Elementary School?
71.3% of students at Brooklyn Center Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Center Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Center Elementary School is African American at 46.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Center, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Center Elementary School?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Brooklyn Center Elementary School rank among schools in Brooklyn Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Center Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Brooklyn Center, 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 Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Brooklyn Center School District?
Besides Brooklyn Center Elementary School, Brooklyn Center School District also operates Brooklyn Center High School (539 students), Insight School of Minnesota (509 students), and Brooklyn Center Middle School (334 students). See the Brooklyn Center School District district page for the complete list.