Brookside Elementary

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Brookside Elementary ranks 118 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Brookside Elementary is a public elementary school in Ramsey, Minnesota, serving 764 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District, which is ranked 160 out of 463 school districts in the state.

Brookside Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Minnesota elementary schools, with strong academic performance that exceeds the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 74.31% of Brookside students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 51.74% for the Anoka-Hennepin School District and 45.47% for the state of Minnesota. The school also outperforms nearby Dayton Elementary and Ramsey Elementary schools in the district. However, Brookside's performance is not as strong as the top-performing schools in the nearby Elk River Public School District, such as Rum River Elementary and Twin Lakes Elementary.

Brookside Elementary has a diverse student population, with 77.49% White, 4.97% African American, 4.84% Hispanic, 6.68% Asian, 0.13% Native American, and 5.89% two or more races. This diversity is a strength, as it provides students with the opportunity to learn and interact with peers from different backgrounds. However, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 16.98% to 30.37%, suggests that it may serve a more affluent community compared to nearby schools like Wilson Elementary and Ramsey Elementary, which have significantly higher rates of 53.28% and 54.64%, respectively.

Detail:

Public K-5

17003 Nowthen Blvd NW
Ramsey, MN 55303-8888

(763) 433-5200

District: Anoka-Hennepin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
118^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 770

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.6%

Asian:

7.9%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brookside Elementary ranks better than 86.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.52. (See more...)

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Brookside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Brookside Elementary 118^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Brookside Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Anoka-Hennepin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anoka-Hennepin School District 160^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Brookside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	71.50	235^th	869	73.0%
2022	79.26	147^th	858	82.9%
2023	77.46	174^th	845	79.4%
2024	82.52	118^th	881	86.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Brookside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	26.93	37^th	45	17.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brookside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	61.36	37^th	175	78.9%
2023	68.34	47^th	276	83.0%
2024	71.30	48^th	303	84.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Brookside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	62.18	128^th	417	69.3%
2022	76.17	77^th	500	84.6%
2023	64.72	144^th	524	72.5%
2024	57.65	200^th	572	65.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brookside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	61.34	246^th	683	64.0%
2022	68.44	170^th	663	74.4%
2023	73.02	158^th	774	79.6%
2024	76.52	124^th	793	84.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Brookside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	67.08	257^th	783	67.2%
2022	74.07	181^st	799	77.3%
2023	73.39	196^th	787	75.1%
2024	78.66	131^st	809	83.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Brookside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	70.35	214^th	784	72.7%
2022	79.85	121^st	808	85.0%
2023	77.27	154^th	799	80.7%
2024	81.74	114^th	826	86.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Brookside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.03	79^th	154	48.7%

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Rank History for White students at Brookside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	61.30	243^rd	710	65.8%
2022	71.07	175^th	725	75.9%
2023	69.38	180^th	712	74.7%
2024	75.22	141^st	730	80.7%

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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 Brookside Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	687	44	28	31	8	51	849
2021	578	46	35	31	6	46	742
2022	591	40	43	34	4	35	747
2023	592	38	51	37	1	45	764
2024	582	43	61	35	2	47	770

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 Brookside Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	849	49.5	17.1	20.4
2021	742	47.5	15.6	17
2022	747	45.9	16.2	18.1
2023	764	47.5	16.0	30.4
2024	770	48.9	15.7	28.4

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 Brookside Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	849	49.5	17.1	20.4
2021	742	47.5	15.6	17
2022	747	45.9	16.2	18.1
2023	764	47.5	16.0	30.4
2024	770	48.9	15.7	28.4

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.

Schools Near Brookside 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 All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Brookside Elementary	Public	K-5	17003 Nowthen Blvd NW	Ramsey	55303	Anoka County	Anoka-Hennepin School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 433-5200	770	49	15.7	28.4%	582 (75.6%)	43 (5.6%)	35 (4.5%)	61 (7.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.1%)	82.5	118^th of 881 public elementary schools	86.6%		77.5	174^th of 845 public elementary schools	79.4%	56	73.4	77.4	71.2	74.3	59.4	60.7	71.2	63.3	54.2	54.2
Ramsey Elementary	Public	K-5	15100 Nowthen Blvd	Ramsey	55303	Anoka County	Anoka-Hennepin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 506-4000	946	67	14.2	56.3%	477 (50.4%)	243 (25.7%)	65 (6.9%)	74 (7.8%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	82 (8.7%)	58	405^th of 881 public elementary schools	54.0%		69.9	253^rd of 845 public elementary schools	70.1%	152	56.7	67.3	43.7	55.1	48.3	47.7	57.8	51.8	41.8	41.8	$11,511
PACT Charter Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	7250 E Ramsey Pkwy NW	Ramsey	55303	Anoka County	Pact Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 712-4200	505	30	16.9	31.1%	399 (79.0%)	53 (10.5%)	17 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.9%)	50.3	490^th of 881 public elementary schools	44.4%		61.3	356^th of 845 public elementary schools	57.9%	134	71.3	53.8	23.4	49.8	43.8	51.3	52.5	49.2	36.7	36.7	$10,486
Twin Lakes Elementary	Public	K-5	10051 191st Ave NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 274-7242	716	38	18.7	24.4%	579 (80.9%)	50 (7.0%)	22 (3.1%)	23 (3.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.4%)	87.9	63^rd of 881 public elementary schools	92.8%		89.5	45^th of 845 public elementary schools	94.7%	18	83.2	86.9	66.4	78.9	75.2	83.1	71.3	76.7	50.0	50.0	$12,229
Rum River Elementary	Public	K-5	16950 Verdin St NW	Andover	55304	Anoka County	Anoka-Hennepin School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 506-8200	851	55	15.5	22.4%	684 (80.4%)	34 (4.0%)	44 (5.2%)	45 (5.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.9%)	91.4	30^th of 881 public elementary schools	96.6%		90.8	31^st of 845 public elementary schools	96.3%	1	76.4	86.7	84.2	82.4	63.9	70.0	80.5	71.2	72.2	72.2	$12,464
Wilson Elementary	Public	K-5	1025 Sunny Ln N	Anoka	55303	Anoka County	Anoka-Hennepin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 506-4701	569	39	14.4	52.2%	320 (56.2%)	97 (17.0%)	30 (5.3%)	56 (9.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (10.9%)	61	366^th of 881 public elementary schools	58.5%		54.8	425^th of 845 public elementary schools	49.7%	59	61.1	59.8	61.5	60.8	42.1	40.2	62.6	47.8	51.7	51.7	$12,449
Dayton Elementary	Public	K-5	12000 S Diamond Lake Rd	Dayton	55327	Hennepin County	Anoka-Hennepin School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 506-2200	542	37	14.5	32.5%	299 (55.2%)	75 (13.8%)	71 (13.1%)	41 (7.6%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (8.9%)	63.8	326^th of 881 public elementary schools	63.0%		79.1	154^th of 845 public elementary schools	81.8%	172	55.1	59.5	51.1	55.0	44.9	55.0	70.0	56.8	47.2	47.2	$13,776
Three Rivers Montessori School	Public, Charter	K-6	17267 Yale St NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Three Rivers Montessori School	Yes	No	No	No	(763) 595-1213	99	10	9.9	38.4%	89 (89.9%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.1%)	17	747^th of 881 public elementary schools	15.2%		14	727^th of 845 public elementary schools	14.0%	20	36.4	11.8	14.3	17.8	18.2	23.5	42.9	26.7	38.5	38.5
Elementary Virtual School	Public	K-5	215 W Main St	Anoka	55303	Anoka County	Anoka-Hennepin School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 506-2600	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Early Childhood/Special Education	Public	PK	1902 2nd Ave	Anoka	55303	Anoka County	Anoka-Hennepin School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 506-1450	1,112	45	24.9	44.0%	656 (59.0%)	184 (16.5%)	102 (9.2%)	76 (6.8%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (8.1%)								(n/a)											$32,604

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookside Elementary

How many students attend Brookside Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 770 students attended Brookside Elementary.

Is Brookside Elementary a good school?

Brookside Elementary ranks 118^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Brookside Elementary?

Students at Brookside Elementary are 76% White, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Hispanic.

What district is Brookside Elementary in?

Anoka-Hennepin School District

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