Enrollment
239
Elementary
DISTRICT 402 · STATE 344
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH BRANCH AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 272382005228
North Branch Area Education Center
38705 GRAND AVE, NORTH BRANCH, MN 55056 · (651) 674-1225 · Chisago County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL239 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
87 students
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 54 | 23% |
| Kindergarten | 185 | 77% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 60% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
North Branch Area Education Center→Sunrise River Elementary School→North Branch Area Middle School→North Branch Area High School
Based on grade levels within North Branch Area Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Area Education Center this school | 239 | 36.4% | N/A |
| LAKE OF THE WOODS ELEMENTARY BAUDETTE | 234 | 35.5% | 30.8% |
| Adams Elementary FERGUS FALLS | 254 | 35.4% | 59.6% |
| Knoll Elementary ORTONVILLE | 282 | 37.6% | 58.2% |
| Trimont Elementary TRIMONT | 200 | 36.5% | 41.4% |
| ALDEN-CONGER ELEMENTARY ALDEN | 229 | 34.5% | 38.1% |
Matched among Minnesota elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where North Branch Area Education Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Chisago County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 239 | #739 of 1,130 | #7 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #310 of 769 | #4 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.0% | #548 of 796 | #1 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 36.4% | #580 of 942 | #3 of 8 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
239
+107 (+81%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 14.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 239 | 18.2 | 13.1:1 | 36% (87) |
| 2023-24 | 226 | 17.2 | 13.2:1 | 38% (86) |
| 2022-23 | 233 | 16.3 | 14.3:1 | 43% (101) |
| 2020-21 | 132 | 9 | 14.7:1 | 21% (28) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Branch Area Education Center.
About North Branch Area Education Center
North Branch Area Education Center is a low-enrollment elementary school in NORTH BRANCH, Minnesota, one of the schools in North Branch Area Public Schools. The school enrolls 239 students, from pre-K through kindergarten. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Minnesota) has about 344 students.
North Branch Area Education Center is among 7 schools run by North Branch Area Public Schools, which serves 2,704 students.
White students make up 81% of enrollment at North Branch Area Education Center. Other students are 7% Hispanic, 6% Asian, and 5% multiracial. That is lower than the 91% White share among all Chisago County residents. The school's diversity index is 33%, meaning two students picked at random have a 33% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
A ratio of 13.1:1 comes from the school's 18.2 full-time-equivalent teachers. That matches the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Minnesota fairly closely. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 36% in 2024-25. The 27% average for public schools in Chisago County is 9 points lower.
In Chisago County (population about 57,991), the median household income is $99,400, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of people live in poverty. North Branch Area Education Center is one of 27 public schools in the county.
The closest public school to North Branch Area Education Center is Norse Area Learning Center, less than a tenth of a mile away. North Branch Area Education Center is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Fringe.
North Branch Area Education Center reported 132 students in 2020-21 and 239 in 2024-25. Changes that large sometimes follow a school adding or dropping grades, so the two figures may not cover the same grades. By 2024-25, the school had 13.1 students per teacher, compared with 14.7 in 2020-21.
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Chisago County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
57,991
Census ACS
Median income
$99,400
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
7,668 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in North Branch Area Public Schools
- Sunrise River Elementary SchoolElementary · 960 students
- North Branch Area High SchoolHigh · 791 students
- North Branch Area Middle SchoolMiddle · 615 students
- Distance Learning Academy SecondaryHigh · 52 students
- Norse Area Learning CenterHigh · 41 students
- Distance Learning Acadmy ElementaryElementary · 6 students
Other schools in NORTH BRANCH
- Sunrise River Elementary SchoolElementary · 960 students
- North Branch Area High SchoolHigh · 791 students
- North Branch Area Middle SchoolMiddle · 615 students
- Phoenix Academy Charter SchoolElementary · 156 students
- Distance Learning Academy SecondaryHigh · 52 students
- Norse Area Learning CenterHigh · 41 students
Nearby schools
- Norse Area Learning Center0.0 mi · 41
- Distance Learning Academy Secondary0.0 mi · 52
- Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary0.0 mi · 6
- Chisago County Schools' Life Work C0.1 mi · 29
- North Branch Area Middle School0.1 mi · 615
- Phoenix Academy Charter School0.2 mi · 156
Frequently asked questions
About North Branch Area Education CenterWhat is the total enrollment at North Branch Area Education Center?
North Branch Area Education Center enrolls approximately 239 students in grades PK-KG.
What age range does North Branch Area Education Center serve?
North Branch Area Education Center serves students from grade PK through grade KG.
How many teachers does North Branch Area Education Center have?
North Branch Area Education Center employs 18 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.
What is the student diversity at North Branch Area Education Center?
Student demographics at North Branch Area Education Center are roughly 81% White, 7% Hispanic, 0% Black, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is North Branch Area Education Center in?
North Branch Area Education Center is part of North Branch Area Public Schools.
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