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#1089 of 1,992 schools in MN
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.
School · BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
5546 FAIRVIEW RD, Baxter, MN 56425
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MN statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
199
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
199
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#1,089 of 1,992
In Baxter
#2 of 3
public schools
In district
#5 of 11
BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.
School in Baxter · grades Pre-K – Pre-K. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Forestview Middle
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Baxter Elementary
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About Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. is a public school in Baxter, MN, part of BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Brainerd Early Childhood Sp.
Ed. serves approximately 199 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,089 of 1,992 schools in MN.
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 6.2
- MN avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 199 students, Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.9:1 students to teachers, Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. Compares
See how Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
5546 FAIRVIEW RD, Baxter, MN 56425
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. may also want to explore other schools in the area. LOWELL ELEMENTARY (rated 8.6/10, 5.0 miles away, in nearby Brainerd), which scores notably higher. Another option is PILLAGER ELEMENTARY (rated 8.4/10, 8.9 miles away, in nearby Pillager), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Discovery Woods (rated 7.9/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Brainerd), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Baxter, see our Baxter schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FORESTVIEW MIDDLE Baxter | 1.1 mi | 7.2 |
| BAXTER ELEMENTARY Baxter | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| LAKE REGION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Baxter | 1.9 mi | 3.3 |
| RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY Brainerd | 3.6 mi | 5.8 |
| LINCOLN EDUCATION CENTER Brainerd | 3.9 mi | 5.1 |
| BRAINERD SENIOR HIGH Brainerd | 4.0 mi | 6.4 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF BRAINERD Brainerd | 4.2 mi | — |
| Discovery Woods Brainerd | 4.3 mi | 7.9 |
| ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Brainerd | 4.4 mi | 5.3 |
| HARRISON ELEMENTARY Brainerd | 4.8 mi | 5.6 |
| LOWELL ELEMENTARY Brainerd | 5.0 mi | 8.6 |
| ISD 181 LEARNING CENTER Brainerd | 5.4 mi | 4.4 |
| MIDDLE LEVEL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM Brainerd | 5.4 mi | — |
| GARFIELD ELEMENTARY Brainerd | 5.6 mi | 5.5 |
| OAK STREET CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Brainerd | 5.7 mi | — |
| NISSWA ELEMENTARY Nisswa | 12.2 mi | 7.7 |
| PILLAGER ELEMENTARY Pillager | 8.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Pillager Senior High School Pillager | 8.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Pillager Middle School Pillager | 8.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Central Lakes Adventure School Pillager | 9.5 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56425 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,294
Median Home Value
$299,900
Median Rent
$1,115/mo
Population
8,729
College Educated
37.9%
Homeownership
62.5%
Avg Commute
20 min
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Median Age
43.3
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.
What grades does Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. serve?
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.?
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.?
The student-teacher ratio at Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. rank in MN?
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. ranks #1,089 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. a charter school?
No, Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. a Title I school?
No, Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.?
66.3% of students at Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 66.3%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Crow Wing County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.0%
- Phone
- (218) 454-5438
Resources & Links
District
BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 6,134
- Schools in District
- 13
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,608
- District Rank
- #5 of 11
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