Very Good
#304 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 15% in state
Nisswa Elementary
Elementary School · Brainerd Public School District · Nisswa, MN
A Brainerd Public School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5533 LAKERS LANE, Nisswa, MN 56468
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nisswa Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
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 70% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
29.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Nisswa Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Average644/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nisswa), 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
$103,698
Median home value
$437,000
Median rent
$995/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
94.7%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56468; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–4 | Not available | 534 | Compare → |
| Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK | Not available | 199 | Compare → |
| Harrison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–4 | Not available | 224 | Compare → |
| Lowell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–4 | Not available | 369 | 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.
Brainerd Public School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,608NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nisswa Elementary is listed in BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nisswa Elementary
Nisswa Elementary is a public elementary school in Nisswa, MN, part of Brainerd Public School District, serving approximately 255 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #304 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nisswa Elementary
What grades does Nisswa Elementary serve?
Nisswa Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Nisswa Elementary?
Nisswa Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nisswa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nisswa Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nisswa Elementary rank in MN?
Nisswa Elementary ranks #304 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Nisswa Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Nisswa Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Nisswa Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nisswa Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nisswa Elementary a charter school?
No, Nisswa Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nisswa Elementary a Title I school?
No, Nisswa Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nisswa Elementary?
29.8% of students at Nisswa 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Crow Wing County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (218) 961-6860
- Area population (ZIP 56468)
- 4,367
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 54
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 56468; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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