- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cambridge, MN
Brookside Academy
Federal NCES profile for Brookside Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270741005198
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookside Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookside Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Cambridge, MN.
School address
District: Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 270741005198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Brookside Academy shrank from 29 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-31.0%).
Teacher FTE added 3.8 → 4.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 270741005198 · Cambridge, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
13 enr · 4.3:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students)
Brookside Academy shrank from 29 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-31.0%). Teacher FTE added 3.8 → 4.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Brookside Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge-Isan
Cambridge-Isanti High School
1,582 students
- Cambridge Midd 607
Cambridge Middle School
607 students
- Cambridge Inte 536
Cambridge Intermediate School
536 students
- Cambridge Prim 498
Cambridge Primary School
498 students
- Isanti Middle 449
Isanti Middle School
449 students
- This school 13
Brookside Academy
13 students
What this shows Brookside Academy reports 13 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookside Academy compares
Brookside Academy 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 | 4.3:1 | ▼ 73% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 53% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
4.3:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 4% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 100.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
Two or More 15.4%
African American 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Brookside Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist reports $12,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brookside Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge-Isanti High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isanti Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookside Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~13 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brookside Academy
How many students attend Brookside Academy?
Brookside Academy has 13 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Cambridge, MN. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside Academy is 4.3:1, which is 73% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 73% 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 Brookside Academy?
65.5% of students at Brookside Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookside Academy?
The largest demographic group at Brookside Academy is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Cambridge, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookside Academy?
Brookside Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Brookside Academy rank among schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Cambridge, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cambridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist?
Besides Brookside Academy, Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist also operates Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students), Cambridge Middle School (607 students), and Cambridge Intermediate School (536 students). See the Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist district page for the complete list.