Brandon Elementary School serves 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Brandon Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Brandon Elementary School?
153 students attend Brandon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Brandon Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brandon Elementary School?
Brandon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brandon Elementary School offer ?
Brandon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brandon Elementary School part of?
Brandon Elementary School is part of Brandon Public School District.
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