Average
#850 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 43% in state
Based on limited data
North Branch Area Education Center
Elementary School · North Branch Area Public Schools · North Branch, MN
An elementary school in North Branch, MN serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
38705 GRAND AVE, North Branch, MN 55056
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MN statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Branch Area Education Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average264/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Branch), 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
$93,601
Median home value
$297,600
Median rent
$1,190/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance Learning Acadmy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 0.0 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Phoenix Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 164 | 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.
North Branch Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Branch Area Education Center is listed in North Branch Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Branch Area Education Center
North Branch Area Education Center is a public elementary school in North Branch, MN, part of North Branch Area Public Schools, serving approximately 226 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #850 of 1,992 schools in MN. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Branch Area Education Center
What grades does North Branch Area Education Center serve?
North Branch Area Education Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend North Branch Area Education Center?
North Branch Area Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Branch Area Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at North Branch Area Education Center is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Branch Area Education Center rank in MN?
North Branch Area Education Center ranks #850 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is North Branch Area Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
North Branch Area Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is North Branch Area Education Center a charter school?
No, North Branch Area Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Branch Area Education Center a Title I school?
No, North Branch Area Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Branch Area Education Center?
38.1% of students at North Branch Area Education Center 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chisago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (651) 674-1225
- Area population (ZIP 55056)
- 14,279
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 55056; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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