- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn Center, MN
Garden City Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Garden City Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272520001213
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garden City Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Brooklyn Center · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Garden City Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garden City Elementary ranks #7 of 9 schools in Brooklyn Center, MN.
School address
District: Osseo Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272520001213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Garden City Elementary grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 272520001213 · Brooklyn Center, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 13.6:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students)
Garden City Elementary grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Garden City 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 366
Garden City Elementary
366 students
What this shows Garden City Elementary reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garden City Elementary compares
Garden City Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 64% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 42% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 33.3%
Asian 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
White 6.3%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Garden City 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 Garden City Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osseo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Center Ib World School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osseo Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garden City 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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garden City Elementary
How many students attend Garden City Elementary?
Garden City Elementary has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn Center, MN. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden City Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Garden City Elementary?
70.4% of students at Garden City Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garden City Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Garden City Elementary is Asian at 33.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Center, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garden City Elementary?
Garden City Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Garden City Elementary rank among schools in Brooklyn Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Garden City Elementary ranks #7 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.
What other schools are in Osseo Public School District?
Besides Garden City 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.