How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. | Lowell Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Baxter, MN | Brainerd, MN |
| School Type | special-ed | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 151 | 355 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 5.6:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.0% | 33.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. | Lowell Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,387 | $14,387 |
| District | Brainerd Public School District | Brainerd Public School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. | Lowell Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.4% | 88.5% |
| African American | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.3% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.3% | 6.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. | Lowell Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 13.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.