At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 286
15
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
73%+23.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.5:1
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 15 students. It is part of the BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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
7.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
15 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 Enrollment15
White93.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.7%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
93.3%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.