- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Fernbrook Elementary held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.2 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 272520002212 · Maple Grove, MN Other · MID · TRAD
952 enr · 20.7:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students)
Fernbrook Elementary held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.2 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Fernbrook Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maple Grove Se
Maple Grove Senior High
2,453 students
- Osseo Senior H
Osseo Senior High
2,289 students
- Park Center Ib
Park Center Ib World School
2,061 students
- Maple Grove Mi
Maple Grove Middle School
1,598 students
- Osseo Middle S
Osseo Middle School
1,128 students
- This school 952
Fernbrook Elementary
952 students
What this shows Fernbrook Elementary reports 952 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fernbrook Elementary compares
Fernbrook 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 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.
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
District finance for Osseo Public School District reports $16,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,289
- 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
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 (~952 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 889 (2022-23) → 928 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.