Brewster Elementary School (Closed 2014)

915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Brewster Elementary School serves 146 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
146 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(12-13)
50-54%
61%
(12-13)
45-49%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
39%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
59%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School District Name
Brewster 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Brewster Elementary School?
146 students attend Brewster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Brewster Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brewster Elementary School?
Brewster Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brewster Elementary School offer ?
Brewster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Brewster Elementary School part of?
Brewster Elementary School is part of Brewster Public School District.

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