- Enrollment
- 1,805
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nisswa, MN
Nisswa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nisswa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270609000257
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nisswa Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 249
- students enrolled
Nisswa Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Brainerd Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270609000257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Nisswa Elementary held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 270609000257 · Nisswa, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 12.4:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Brainerd Senior High (1,805 students)
Nisswa Elementary held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Nisswa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brainerd Senio
Brainerd Senior High
1,805 students
- Forestview Mid
Forestview Middle
1,626 students
- Baxter Element 506
Baxter Elementary
506 students
- Riverside Elem 407
Riverside Elementary
407 students
- Lowell Element 355
Lowell Elementary
355 students
- This school 249
Nisswa Elementary
249 students
What this shows Nisswa Elementary reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nisswa Elementary compares
Nisswa 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 32% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,608
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Nisswa Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Brainerd Public School District reports $14,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nisswa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brainerd Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forestview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baxter Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lowell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nisswa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,626
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nisswa Elementary
How many students attend Nisswa Elementary?
Nisswa Elementary has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nisswa, MN. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nisswa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nisswa Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 21% 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 Nisswa Elementary?
26.1% of students at Nisswa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nisswa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nisswa Elementary is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Nisswa, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nisswa Elementary?
Nisswa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Brainerd Public School District?
Besides Nisswa Elementary, Brainerd Public School District also operates Brainerd Senior High (1,805 students), Forestview Middle (1,626 students), and Baxter Elementary (506 students). See the Brainerd Public School District district page for the complete list.