Enrollment
422
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn Center, MN
Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem
Federal NCES profile for Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270318000104
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Brooklyn Center · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem has class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem ranks #1 of 9 schools in Brooklyn Center, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318000104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem
Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, enrolling 422 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 422 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 192 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (32%) and Asian (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students) and Champlin Park High School (2,978 students) alongside Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem compares
Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 38% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 27% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,265
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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
15
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 32.0%
Asian 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 10.4%
White 6.9%
Largest group: African American at 32.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anoka-Hennepin School District, which includes Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem.
$14,265
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 66.0%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~422 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem
How many students attend Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem?
Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn Center, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem is 11.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 25% 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 Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem?
58.9% of students at Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem?
The largest demographic group at Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem is African American at 32.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Center, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem?
Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem rank among schools in Brooklyn Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem ranks #1 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.
Is Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem a good school?
Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides Evergreen Park Elementary-Stem, 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.
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