North Branch Early Childhood (Closed 2023)

North Branch Early Childhood serves 26 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend North Branch Early Childhood?
26 students attend North Branch Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of North Branch Early Childhood students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Branch Early Childhood?
North Branch Early Childhood has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Branch Early Childhood offer ?
North Branch Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Branch Early Childhood part of?
North Branch Early Childhood is part of North Branch Area Public Schools.

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