At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
14
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
71%+23.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
MIDDLE LEVEL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM is a public elementary serving grades 5–8 in BRAINERD, Minnesota. The school enrolls 14 students. It is part of the BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
14 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span5–8
DistrictBRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27035
CityBRAINERD
ZIP56401
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270609002982
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment14
White78.6%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native14.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races7.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
78.6%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
7.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.