Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Brownsdale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
118 students
Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-79%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-59%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
9%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 26-year historical data
Black
(15-16)1%
10%
White
(15-16)88%
69%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 29-year historical data
Hawaiian
(15-16)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Brownsdale Elementary School?
118 students attend Brownsdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Brownsdale Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brownsdale Elementary School?
Brownsdale Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brownsdale Elementary School offer ?
Brownsdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Brownsdale Elementary School part of?
Brownsdale Elementary School is part of Hayfield Public School District.
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