Round Lake-Brewster Elementary

Summary:

Round Lake-Brewster Elementary is a public elementary school serving 379 students in grades PK-5 in Brewster, Minnesota, which is part of the Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools district. This school stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (68.87%) compared to nearby schools like Pleasantview Elementary (7.05%) and Fulda Elementary (11.59%).

However, Round Lake-Brewster Elementary consistently underperforms the state and nearby schools in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math (25.53%), Reading (34.04%), and Science (20.51%) were significantly lower than the state averages (45.47%, 49.85%, and 39.56%, respectively) and the nearby schools. The school's performance on student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, is also concerning, with wide achievement gaps compared to their peers statewide. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 68.6% in the 2022-2023 school year.

Over the past several years, Round Lake-Brewster Elementary's academic performance has been declining, with the school's statewide ranking dropping from 460 out of 847 Minnesota elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 739 out of 881 in 2023-2024. This trend is concerning and suggests the need for significant interventions to improve student learning. When compared to the nearby elementary schools, such as Pleasantview Elementary and Fulda Elementary, Round Lake-Brewster Elementary consistently underperforms across all academic measures, indicating that the challenges faced by this school are not shared by all schools in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119-0309

(507) 842-5951

District: Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
739^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,027

Students who attend Round Lake-Brewster Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Round Lake-Brewster Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 364

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

71.2%

White:

24.5%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Round Lake-Brewster Elementary ranks worse than 83.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.2%), White (24.5%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Round Lake-Brewster Elementary is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Round Lake-Brewster Elementary employs 26.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Round Lake-Brewster Elementary is $10,027.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Round Lake-Brewster Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Round Lake-Brewster Elementary 739^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Round Lake-Brewster Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools 361^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Round Lake-Brewster Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Round Lake-Brewster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2015	42.93	583^rd	840	30.6%
2016	49.16	515^th	848	39.3%
2017	50.23	509^th	853	40.3%
2018	53.55	460^th	847	45.7%
2019	31.48	662^nd	870	23.9%
2021	31.17	651^st	869	25.1%
2022	28.98	655^th	858	23.7%
2023	19.95	689^th	845	18.5%
2024	17.91	739^th	881	16.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Round Lake-Brewster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	33.41	172^nd	239	28.0%
2021	57.65	49^th	175	72.0%
2022	50.41	109^th	256	57.4%
2023	38.19	174^th	276	37.0%
2024	28.62	237^th	303	21.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Round Lake-Brewster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	73.73	138^th	728	81.0%
2019	42.59	463^rd	740	37.4%
2021	39.75	444^th	683	35.0%
2022	40.95	413^th	663	37.7%
2023	32.24	564^th	774	27.1%
2024	29.11	610^th	793	23.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Round Lake-Brewster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	63.60	316^th	774	59.2%
2019	25.33	635^th	787	19.3%
2021	26.06	623^rd	783	20.4%
2022	34.30	573^rd	799	28.3%
2023	17.91	659^th	787	16.3%
2024	13.18	710^th	809	12.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Round Lake-Brewster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	48.43	477^th	779	38.8%
2019	33.09	603^rd	798	24.4%
2021	36.74	567^th	784	27.7%
2022	25.55	639^th	808	20.9%
2023	24.15	640^th	799	19.9%
2024	24.57	662^nd	826	19.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Round Lake-Brewster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	83.43	17^th	220	92.3%
2019	50.59	103^rd	219	53.0%
2021	65.58	36^th	153	76.5%
2022	54.94	72^nd	209	65.6%
2023	52.87	81^st	214	62.1%
2024	41.63	157^th	249	36.9%

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Rank History for White students at Round Lake-Brewster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.40	461^st	710	35.1%
2023	6.68	694^th	712	2.5%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Round Lake-Brewster Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	66	1	0	55	2	2	126
2015	56	0	0	78	1	7	142
2016	48	2	0	82	1	6	139
2017	65	7	1	118	0	10	201
2018	72	8	2	147	0	9	238
2019	80	6	6	178	0	8	278
2020	90	4	8	194	0	9	305
2021	100	7	7	204	0	10	328
2022	96	4	7	227	0	8	342
2023	100	2	6	261	0	10	379
2024	89	1	7	259	0	8	364

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Round Lake-Brewster Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	126	11.7	10.7	74.6
2015	142	14.0	10.1	78.9
2016	139	14.0	9.9	71.2
2017	201	14.5	13.8	71.1
2018	238	15.9	14.9	68.5
2019	278	16.0	17.3	69.4
2020	305	22.4	13.5	69.5
2021	328	24.5	13.3	50.9
2022	342	26.0	13.1	59.9
2023	379	24.2	15.6	68.6
2024	364	26.2	13.8	71.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Round Lake-Brewster Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	126	11.7	10.7	74.6
2015	142	14.0	10.1	78.9
2016	139	14.0	9.9	71.2
2017	201	14.5	13.8	71.1
2018	238	15.9	14.9	68.5
2019	278	16.0	17.3	69.4
2020	305	22.4	13.5	69.5
2021	328	24.5	13.3	50.9
2022	342	26.0	13.1	59.9
2023	379	24.2	15.6	68.6
2024	364	26.2	13.8	71.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Round Lake-Brewster Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,027

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Round Lake-Brewster Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 662^nd of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 689^th of 845 Elementary schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Round Lake-Brewster Elementary)	26.7	42.3	15.6%
3rd Grade Math (Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools)	26.7	42.3	15.6%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Round Lake-Brewster Elementary)	26.7	34.6	7.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools)	26.7	34.6	7.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Round Lake-Brewster Elementary)	55	38.1	16.9%
4th Grade Math (Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools)	55	38.1	16.9%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Round Lake-Brewster Elementary)	40	26.2	13.8%
4th Grade Reading (Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools)	40	26.2	13.8%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Round Lake-Brewster Elementary)	68.2	16	52.2%
5th Grade Math (Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools)	68.2	16	52.2%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Round Lake-Brewster Elementary)	72.7	38	34.7%
5th Grade Reading (Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools)	72.7	38	34.7%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Round Lake-Brewster Elementary)	50	20	30%
5th Grade Science (Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools)	50	20	30%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	278	379	36.3%
African American	6	2	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	6
Hispanic	178	261	46.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	80	100	25%
Two or More Races	8	10	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.4%	68.6%	0.8%

Schools Near Round Lake-Brewster Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Round Lake-Brewster Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	915 4th Ave	Brewster	56119	Nobles County	Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 842-5951	364	26	13.8	71.2%	89 (24.5%)	1 (0.3%)	259 (71.2%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	17.9	739^th of 881 public elementary schools	16.1%		20	689^th of 845 public elementary schools	18.5%	50	30.0	26.9	18.0		25.5	32.0	28.9	43.6		34.0	20.5	20.5	$10,027
Early Childhood	Public	PK	1117 Marine Ave	Worthington	56187	Nobles County	Worthington Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 727-1173	36	10	3.5	72.2%	6 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (80.6%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$35,921
Virtual Instruction by Excellence E	Public, Virtual	K-6	825 N Crailsheim Rd	Worthington	56187	Nobles County	Worthington Public School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(507) 372-1322	466	8	57.7	41.6%	415 (89.1%)	6 (1.3%)	20 (4.3%)	9 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.8%)	76.5	175^th of 881 public elementary schools	80.1%					(n/a)	54.6	50.0	53.3	33.3	47.1	72.7	80.0	92.9	80.0	82.0	60.0	60.0
Intermediate School	Public	3-5	671 N Crailsheim Rd	Worthington	56187	Nobles County	Worthington Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 727-1275	653	49	13.2	79.2%	99 (15.2%)	38 (5.8%)	429 (65.7%)	62 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (0.9%)	18 (2.8%)	22	714^th of 881 public elementary schools	19.0%					(n/a)	36.5	24.3	29.2		29.9	27.4	26.0	42.2		31.4	36.7	36.7
Prairie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1700 1st Ave SW	Worthington	56187	Nobles County	Worthington Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 727-1250	744	57	13.1	79.4%	89 (12.0%)	48 (6.5%)	514 (69.1%)	69 (9.3%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.8%)	16 (2.2%)								(n/a)													$11,931
Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	321 Stearns Ave	Heron Lake	56137	Jackson County	Heron Lake-Okabena School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 793-2307	132	12	11.0	56.1%	103 (78.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (17.4%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	35.3	615^th of 881 public elementary schools	30.2%		21.2	682^nd of 845 public elementary schools	19.3%	67	62.5	42.1	15.0	25.0	35.2	50.0	47.4	35.0	31.3	40.9	35.0	35.0	$12,646
Fulda Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	303 N Lafayette Ave	Fulda	56131	Murray County	Fulda Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 425-2581	195	16	11.9	59.5%	145 (74.4%)	1 (0.5%)	25 (12.8%)	17 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	4 (2.1%)	59	386^th of 881 public elementary schools	56.2%		46.2	518^th of 845 public elementary schools	38.7%	132	92.0	66.7	37.5	21.4	54.2	60.0	50.0	50.0	37.0	49.1	62.5	62.5	$14,392
Pleasantview Elementary	Public	4-5	703 Mill Road E	Lakefield	56150	Jackson County	Jackson County Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 662-6625	175	14	12.3	41.1%	142 (81.1%)	4 (2.3%)	13 (7.4%)	5 (2.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.7%)	56.2	425^th of 881 public elementary schools	51.8%		65.2	303^rd of 845 public elementary schools	64.1%	122		52.0	38.2		45.1		49.4	51.3		50.3	59.2	59.2	$13,741

Frequently Asked Questions about Round Lake-Brewster Elementary

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Students who attend Round Lake-Brewster Elementary usually go on to attend:

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What is the racial makeup of Round Lake-Brewster Elementary?

Students at Round Lake-Brewster Elementary are 71% Hispanic, 24% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Round Lake-Brewster Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 364 students attended Round Lake-Brewster Elementary.

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Round Lake-Brewster Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.1% of Minnesota elementary schools.

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