- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ramsey, MN
Brookside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brookside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270318005266
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookside Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Ramsey · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookside Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ramsey, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318005266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Brookside Elementary held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 270318005266 · Ramsey, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
779 enr · 16.6:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Blaine High School (3,157 students)
Brookside Elementary held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Brookside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blaine High Sc
Blaine High School
3,157 students
- Champlin Park
Champlin Park High School
2,978 students
- Anoka High Sch
Anoka High School
2,348 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle
2,037 students
- Coon Rapids Hi
Coon Rapids High School
1,975 students
- This school 779
Brookside Elementary
779 students
What this shows Brookside Elementary reports 779 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookside Elementary compares
Brookside Elementary 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 51% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,130
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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Brookside Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anoka-Hennepin School District reports $15,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brookside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~779 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookside Elementary
How many students attend Brookside Elementary?
Brookside Elementary has 779 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ramsey, MN. CCD year-over-year: 764 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookside Elementary?
20.9% of students at Brookside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brookside Elementary is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Ramsey, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookside Elementary?
Brookside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Brookside Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ramsey?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ramsey, 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 Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides Brookside Elementary, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.