North Branch Area Education Center serves 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Branch Area Education Center's student population of 239 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Branch Area Education Center is 0.34, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
81%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend North Branch Area Education Center?
239 students attend North Branch Area Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of North Branch Area Education Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Branch Area Education Center?
North Branch Area Education Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Branch Area Education Center offer ?
North Branch Area Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Branch Area Education Center part of?
North Branch Area Education Center is part of North Branch Area School District.
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