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#1201 of 1,992 schools in MN
Riverside Elementary
Elementary School · Brainerd Public School District · Brainerd, MN
A Brainerd Public School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
220 3RD ST NW, Brainerd, MN 56401
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Riverside 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,217/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brainerd), 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
$70,269
Median home value
$237,900
Median rent
$918/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of BrainerdPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 0.6 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Discovery WoodsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| St Francis Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 201 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brainerd Public School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Riverside Elementary is listed in BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Elementary
Riverside Elementary is a public elementary school in Brainerd, MN, part of Brainerd Public School District, serving approximately 461 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,201 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Elementary
What grades does Riverside Elementary serve?
Riverside Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside Elementary rank in MN?
Riverside Elementary ranks #1,201 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Riverside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Riverside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Riverside Elementary a charter school?
No, Riverside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Riverside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Elementary?
62.0% of students at Riverside 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
- 461
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Crow Wing County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (218) 454-6800
- Area population (ZIP 56401)
- 31,749
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 56401; 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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