Excellent
#177 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 9% in state
Fair Oaks Elementary
Elementary School · Osseo Public School District · Brooklyn Park, MN
An Osseo Public School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5600 65TH AVE N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fair Oaks Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fair Oaks 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,781/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brooklyn Park), 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
$66,661
Median home value
$267,900
Median rent
$1,253/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55429; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excell Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Zanewood Community School SteamEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Twin Lakes Stem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK | 0.8 mi | 374 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Osseo Public School District
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #3 of 30
- District spending per student
- $16,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fair Oaks Elementary is listed in OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fair Oaks Elementary
Fair Oaks Elementary is a public elementary school in Brooklyn Park, MN, part of Osseo Public School District, serving approximately 368 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fair Oaks Elementary
What grades does Fair Oaks Elementary serve?
Fair Oaks Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fair Oaks Elementary?
Fair Oaks Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fair Oaks Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fair Oaks Elementary rank in MN?
Fair Oaks Elementary ranks #177 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Fair Oaks Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fair Oaks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Fair Oaks Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fair Oaks Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fair Oaks Elementary a charter school?
No, Fair Oaks Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fair Oaks Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fair Oaks Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fair Oaks Elementary?
83.2% of students at Fair Oaks 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (763) 533-2246
- Area population (ZIP 55429)
- 27,570
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 33
Official sources & links
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 55429; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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