Excellent
#6 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 1% in state
Brookside Elementary
Elementary School · Anoka-hennepin School District · Ramsey, MN
An Anoka-hennepin School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17003 NOWTHEN BLVD NW, Ramsey, MN 55303
- Math 71% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brookside Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Brookside Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average587/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ramsey), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,351
Median home value
$338,700
Median rent
$1,348/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 946 | Compare → |
| Pact Charter ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Twin Lakes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 716 | Compare → |
| Andover ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | Not available | 1,203 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Anoka-hennepin School District
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #1 of 44
- District spending per student
- $15,130NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brookside Elementary is listed in Anoka-Hennepin School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brookside Elementary
Brookside Elementary is a public elementary school in Ramsey, MN, part of Anoka-hennepin School District, serving approximately 770 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brookside Elementary
What grades does Brookside Elementary serve?
Brookside Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Brookside Elementary?
Brookside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 770 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brookside Elementary rank in MN?
Brookside Elementary ranks #6 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Brookside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Brookside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brookside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookside Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Brookside Elementary a charter school?
No, Brookside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brookside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Brookside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookside Elementary?
28.4% of students at Brookside Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 770
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Anoka County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.6%
- Phone
- (763) 433-5200
- Area population (ZIP 55303)
- 52,121
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55303; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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