Enrollment
952
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maple Grove, MN
Fernbrook Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fernbrook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272520002212
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fernbrook Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Maple Grove · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fernbrook Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fernbrook Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Maple Grove, MN.
School address
District: Osseo Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272520002212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fernbrook Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fernbrook Elementary
Fernbrook Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Maple Grove, Minnesota, enrolling 952 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.5% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 94% of state schools at 952 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 238 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #114.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1190 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Osseo Public School District also operates Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students) and Osseo Senior High (2,289 students) alongside Fernbrook Elementary.
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 Fernbrook Elementary compares
Fernbrook Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 31% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 61% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
952
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 85% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,525
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 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: 0.5 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
White 67.5%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Fernbrook Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osseo Public School District, which includes Fernbrook Elementary.
$15,525
Per student
+2%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 59.2%
Federal 9.9%
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 Fernbrook Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osseo Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Center Ib World School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osseo Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fernbrook Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,598
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~952 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fernbrook Elementary
How many students attend Fernbrook Elementary?
Fernbrook Elementary has 952 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maple Grove, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fernbrook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fernbrook Elementary is 20.7:1, which is 31% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fernbrook Elementary?
16.5% of students at Fernbrook Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fernbrook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fernbrook Elementary is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Maple Grove, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fernbrook Elementary?
Fernbrook Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fernbrook Elementary rank among schools in Maple Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Fernbrook Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Maple Grove, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Maple Grove on the city page.
Is Fernbrook Elementary a good school?
Fernbrook Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of 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 Osseo Public School District?
Besides Fernbrook Elementary, Osseo Public School District also operates Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students), Osseo Senior High (2,289 students), and Park Center Ib World School (2,061 students). See the Osseo Public School District district page for the complete list.
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