Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Baxter Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Baxter Elementary serves the western part of Baxter, MN, covering an area of approximately 29.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baxter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Baxter Elementary School's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
School Rankings
Baxter Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baxter Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baxter Elementary School's ranking?
Baxter Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Baxter Elementary School often compared to?
Baxter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Elementary School, Harrison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Baxter Elementary School?
506 students attend Baxter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Baxter Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baxter Elementary School?
Baxter Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Baxter Elementary School offer ?
Baxter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Baxter Elementary School part of?
Baxter Elementary School is part of Brainerd Public School District.
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