Enrollment
215
Elementary
DISTRICT 295 · STATE 344
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 270609012884
WELC - VPK
5546 FAIRVIEW RD, BAXTER, MN 56425 · (218) 454-5430 · Crow Wing County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL215 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
,
0 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
98 students
DISTRICT 49% · 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 | 215 | 100% |
Student demographics
28%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 22% · 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
WELC - VPK→LOWELL ELEMENTARY
Based on grade levels within BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like WELC - VPK
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELC - VPK this school | 215 | 45.6% | N/A |
| North Lakes Academy Elementary FOREST LAKE | 220 | 46.4% | 38.6% |
| GOODVIEW ELEMENTARY WINONA | 209 | 45.9% | 49.2% |
| LITTLEFORK-BIG FALLS ELEMENTARY LITTLEFORK | 216 | 44.0% | 34.8% |
| McGregor Elementary MCGREGOR | 220 | 45.0% | 49.8% |
| WILLOW RIVER ELEMENTARY WILLOW RIVER | 231 | 44.2% | 45.3% |
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 WELC - VPK ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Crow Wing County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 215 | #774 of 1,130 | #9 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.4% | #592 of 796 | #2 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 45.6% | #395 of 942 | #7 of 12 |
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.
About WELC - VPK
WELC - VPK is an elementary school with a street address in BAXTER, Minnesota. The school counted 215 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K. That is 38% below the average of about 344 students for elementary schools in Minnesota.
The 13 schools of BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, including WELC - VPK, enroll 6,079 students.
Of every 100 students at WELC - VPK, about 84 are White. The school is also 7% multiracial and 5% Hispanic. That is lower than the 94% White share among all Crow Wing County residents. A diversity index of 28% means there is a 28% chance two randomly chosen students at WELC - VPK are from different groups.
At WELC - VPK, 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25.
For the population of Crow Wing County, median household income comes to about $72,589, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Crow Wing County counts 24 public schools with about 9,399 students.
WELC - VPK's nearest public school is BRAINERD EARLY CHILDHOOD SP. ED. (less than a tenth of a mile). There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
For locale, NCES codes WELC - VPK as Town: Remote.
The WELC - VPK discussion page is a place for open houses, carpools, and field trips. You can also rate the school on this page.
Crow Wing County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
67,686
Census ACS
Median income
$72,589
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
9,399 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- BRAINERD SENIOR HIGHHigh · 1,805 students
- FORESTVIEW MIDDLEMiddle · 1,626 students
- BAXTER ELEMENTARYElementary · 506 students
- RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARYElementary · 407 students
- LOWELL ELEMENTARYElementary · 355 students
- GARFIELD ELEMENTARYElementary · 250 students
Other schools in BAXTER
- FORESTVIEW MIDDLEMiddle · 1,626 students
- BAXTER ELEMENTARYElementary · 506 students
- BRAINERD EARLY CHILDHOOD SP. ED.Elementary · 151 students
Nearby schools
- BRAINERD EARLY CHILDHOOD SP. ED.0.0 mi · 151
- FORESTVIEW MIDDLE1.1 mi · 1,626
- BAXTER ELEMENTARY1.3 mi · 506
- RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY3.6 mi · 407
- LINCOLN EDUCATION CENTER3.9 mi · 105
- BRAINERD SENIOR HIGH4.0 mi · 1,805
Frequently asked questions
About WELC - VPKHow many students attend WELC - VPK?
WELC - VPK enrolls approximately 215 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does WELC - VPK serve?
WELC - VPK serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
How many students per teacher at WELC - VPK?
Approximately unreported students per teacher at WELC - VPK.
What is the student diversity at WELC - VPK?
Student demographics at WELC - VPK are roughly 84% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees WELC - VPK?
WELC - VPK is overseen by BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT in Crow Wing County.
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