Fernbrook Elementary

Summary:

Fernbrook Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Maple Grove, Minnesota, serving 889 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Osseo Public School District. With a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Fernbrook consistently ranks among the top 10% of Minnesota elementary schools, excelling in academic performance, student subgroup equity, and racial diversity.

Fernbrook Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its significantly higher proficiency rates on MCA-III Math and Reading assessments compared to the district and state averages. In 2023-2024, 72.91% of Fernbrook students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 43.79% for the Osseo district and 45.47% for the state. The school also stands out for its strong performance across various student subgroups, including male students, African American students, Hispanic students, and white students, as well as its exceptional ranking for special education students. This commitment to equity and inclusion is further reflected in Fernbrook's diverse student population, which is more racially diverse than nearby schools in the Osseo district.

While the nearby schools in the Osseo district generally perform below the state average, Basswood Elementary, Oak View Elementary, and other local schools, Fernbrook Elementary stands out as a high-performing outlier within the district. This comparison highlights the potential for the Osseo district to learn from Fernbrook's best practices and apply them to other schools to improve overall academic outcomes. Factors contributing to Fernbrook's success may include its low student-teacher ratio and the relatively low percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which can provide a more stable and supportive learning environment.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9661 Fernbrook Ln
       Maple Grove, MN  55369-9745


(763) 420-8888

District: Osseo Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
85th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,848 Help


Students who attend Fernbrook Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Osseo Middle School
High:    Maple Grove Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  928

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.4%
African American:
11.2%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fernbrook Elementary ranks better than 90.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 3rd among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Osseo Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Fernbrook Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Osseo Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (71.4%), African American (11.2%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fernbrook Elementary is 18.3. 15 elementary schools in the Osseo Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fernbrook Elementary is $12,848. 14 elementary schools in the Osseo Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fernbrook Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fernbrook Elementary 85th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Fernbrook Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Osseo Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Osseo Public School District 289th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fernbrook Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fernbrook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.93 154th 674 77.2%
2004 72.95 150th 676 77.8%
2005 74.62 132nd 685 80.7%
2006 78.68 96th 756 87.3%
2007 76.69 120th 777 84.6%
2008 78.03 102nd 781 86.9%
2009 79.73 51st 434 88.2%
2010 69.92 239th 803 70.2%
2011 68.45 255th 814 68.7%
2012 68.06 261st 820 68.2%
2013 68.49 262nd 824 68.2%
2014 69.44 257th 826 68.9%
2015 67.89 282nd 840 66.4%
2016 63.80 338th 848 60.1%
2017 73.30 213th 853 75.0%
2018 71.42 236th 847 72.1%
2019 78.13 159th 870 81.7%
2021 87.88 52nd 869 94.0%
2022 86.33 73rd 858 91.5%
2023 88.23 57th 845 93.3%
2024 85.47 85th 881 90.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fernbrook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.66 38th 98 61.2%
2022 80.49 15th 87 82.8%
2023 74.42 18th 77 76.6%
2024 78.64 13th 81 84.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fernbrook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.10 184th 463 60.3%
2019 54.24 239th 515 53.6%
2021 86.03 24th 417 94.2%
2022 83.08 48th 500 90.4%
2023 97.28 3rd 524 99.4%
2024 71.12 116th 572 79.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fernbrook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.22 434th 728 40.4%
2019 57.14 317th 740 57.2%
2021 66.39 196th 683 71.3%
2022 76.28 104th 663 84.3%
2023 70.37 181st 774 76.6%
2024 58.72 312th 793 60.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Fernbrook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.84 268th 774 65.4%
2019 75.60 161st 787 79.5%
2021 86.94 45th 783 94.3%
2022 82.98 87th 799 89.1%
2023 83.78 81st 787 89.7%
2024 78.59 132nd 809 83.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Fernbrook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.69 202nd 779 74.1%
2019 77.18 141st 798 82.3%
2021 85.42 62nd 784 92.1%
2022 86.64 52nd 808 93.6%
2023 89.71 29th 799 96.4%
2024 88.47 44th 826 94.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fernbrook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.82 119th 154 22.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Fernbrook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.94 64th 266 75.9%
2019 65.48 83rd 283 70.7%
2021 58.15 85th 227 62.6%
2022 80.85 35th 282 87.6%
2023 82.49 19th 279 93.2%
2024 62.92 99th 310 68.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fernbrook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 88.02 12th 209 94.3%
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Rank History for White students at Fernbrook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.08 240th 712 66.3%
2019 75.62 128th 722 82.3%
2021 89.62 23rd 710 96.8%
2022 87.95 28th 725 96.1%
2023 87.18 38th 712 94.7%
2024 85.51 50th 730 93.2%
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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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fernbrook Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 675 6 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 689
1990 779 5 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 796
1991 898 7 15 7 3 n/a n/a 0 930
1992 684 5 9 2 2 n/a n/a 0 702
1993 715 11 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1994 697 7 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1995 698 7 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 724
1996 698 7 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 724
1997 697 7 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 716
1998 680 12 9 2 2 n/a n/a 0 705
1999 664 16 16 8 2 n/a n/a 0 706
2000 597 13 18 7 6 n/a n/a 0 641
2001 589 16 21 8 8 n/a n/a 0 642
2002 735 28 26 9 10 n/a n/a 0 808
2003 735 28 26 9 10 n/a n/a 0 808
2004 673 39 20 11 10 n/a n/a 0 753
2005 623 45 16 14 10 n/a n/a 0 708
2006 585 36 21 17 8 n/a n/a 0 667
2007 572 51 25 13 8 n/a n/a 0 669
2008 550 52 28 19 6 n/a n/a 0 655
2009 768 71 65 18 6 n/a n/a 0 928
2010 729 100 59 23 7 n/a n/a 0 918
2011 678 84 71 37 4 0 22 0 896
2012 646 79 69 33 4 1 30 0 862
2013 622 81 65 38 7 1 45 0 859
2014 654 81 56 47 7 1 54 0 900
2015 639 86 43 37 5 2 62 0 874
2016 572 79 41 34 3 2 59 0 790
2017 583 79 41 32 4 1 63 0 803
2018 576 91 37 24 3 0 59 0 790
2019 612 88 43 22 5 0 56 0 826
2020 619 79 42 26 3 0 69 0 838
2021 500 53 24 19 3 0 52 0 651
2022 597 84 41 44 3 0 75 0 844
2023 633 86 45 50 2 0 73 0 889
2024 663 104 42 47 1 0 71 0 928

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 Fernbrook Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 689 38.8 17.7 2.2
1990 796 45.8 17.3 2.5
1991 930 45.4 20.4 2.6
1992 702 34.8 20.1 2.3
1993 745 36.0 20.7 2.6
1994 721 37.0 19.5 2.5
1995 724 34.0 21.3 1.7
1996 724 34.0 21.3 1.7
1997 716 40.0 17.9 4.1
1998 705 n/a 0.0 2.6
1999 706 45.1 15.7 2.7
2000 641 39.8 16.1 4.7
2001 642 37.7 17.0 7.2
2002 808 41.2 19.6 6.9
2003 808 41.2 19.6 6.9
2004 753 28.3 26.6 6
2005 708 31.9 22.2 9.6
2006 667 31.6 21.1 9.3
2007 669 34.9 19.2 10.8
2008 655 35.5 18.5 12.2
2009 928 43.7 21.2 10.5
2010 918 45.1 20.3 14.6
2011 896 45.4 19.7 14
2012 862 45.9 18.7 15.5
2013 859 44.6 19.2 17.2
2014 900 44.5 20.2 18.4
2015 874 46.0 19.0 19.3
2016 790 41.0 19.2 20.8
2017 803 44.8 17.9 18.4
2018 790 45.1 17.4 18.6
2019 826 43.4 19.0 16.5
2020 838 43.1 19.4 13.8
2021 651 37.0 17.5 9.1
2022 844 42.4 19.8 12.8
2023 889 46.1 19.2 19.9
2024 928 50.7 18.3 22

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 Fernbrook Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 689 38.8 17.7 2.2
1990 796 45.8 17.3 2.5
1991 930 45.4 20.4 2.6
1992 702 34.8 20.1 2.3
1993 745 36.0 20.7 2.6
1994 721 37.0 19.5 2.5
1995 724 34.0 21.3 1.7
1996 724 34.0 21.3 1.7
1997 716 40.0 17.9 4.1
1998 705 n/a 0.0 2.6
1999 706 45.1 15.7 2.7
2000 641 39.8 16.1 4.7
2001 642 37.7 17.0 7.2
2002 808 41.2 19.6 6.9
2003 808 41.2 19.6 6.9
2004 753 28.3 26.6 6
2005 708 31.9 22.2 9.6
2006 667 31.6 21.1 9.3
2007 669 34.9 19.2 10.8
2008 655 35.5 18.5 12.2
2009 928 43.7 21.2 10.5
2010 918 45.1 20.3 14.6
2011 896 45.4 19.7 14
2012 862 45.9 18.7 15.5
2013 859 44.6 19.2 17.2
2014 900 44.5 20.2 18.4
2015 874 46.0 19.0 19.3
2016 790 41.0 19.2 20.8
2017 803 44.8 17.9 18.4
2018 790 45.1 17.4 18.6
2019 826 43.4 19.0 16.5
2020 838 43.1 19.4 13.8
2021 651 37.0 17.5 9.1
2022 844 42.4 19.8 12.8
2023 889 46.1 19.2 19.9
2024 928 50.7 18.3 22

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fernbrook Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,848

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fernbrook 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 159th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 57th of 845 Elementary schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Fernbrook Elementary)74.181.8
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Osseo Public School District)62.758.6
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Fernbrook Elementary)63.472.8
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Osseo Public School District)51.347.8
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Fernbrook Elementary)82.479
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Osseo Public School District)58.356.4
 2%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Fernbrook Elementary)71.667.1
 4.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Osseo Public School District)50.849.3
 1.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Fernbrook Elementary)61.363.5
 2.2%
   5th Grade Math (Osseo Public School District)48.741
 7.7%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Fernbrook Elementary)84.577.3
 7.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Osseo Public School District)63.855.7
 8.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Fernbrook Elementary)59.665.1
 5.5%
   5th Grade Science (Osseo Public School District)43.141.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students826889
 7.6%
African American8886
 2.3%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian4345
 4.7%
Hispanic2250
 127.3%
Pacific Islander00
White612633
 3.4%
Two or More Races5673
 30.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.5%19.9%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fernbrook Elementary

Students at Fernbrook Elementary are 71% White, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 5% Asian.

Yes. Fernbrook Elementary ranks in the top 9.6% of Minnesota elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 928 students attended Fernbrook Elementary.

Students who attend Fernbrook Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Osseo Middle School
High : Maple Grove Senior High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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