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BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · Public School District
13
Schools
6,232
Students
$23,936
Per-Pupil Spend
+67% nat'l
46.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-6pp vs nat'l
87.3%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Minnesota serving 6,232 students across 13 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.3% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,936 is above average for a US public school district. 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BAXTER ELEMENTARYPK–04501
GARFIELD ELEMENTARYKG–04320
HARRISON ELEMENTARYKG–04229
LOWELL ELEMENTARYKG–04342
NISSWA ELEMENTARYPK–04264
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARYPK–04472
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FORESTVIEW MIDDLE05–081,790
MIDDLE LEVEL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM05–0815
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brainerd Online School09–120
BRAINERD SENIOR HIGH09–121,842
ISD 181 LEARNING CENTER08–12157
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BRAINERD EARLY CHILDHOOD SP. ED.PK–PK209
LINCOLN EDUCATION CENTER03–1291
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,936+67% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
29%
State
59.2%
Local (property tax)
29.0%
Federal
11.8%

State funding accounts for 59% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
6,232
Students
46%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.3%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,936 per pupil — 67% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 13 public schools, serving a total of 6,232 students.
What is the graduation rate for BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 87.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $23,936 per pupil — 67% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
46% of students in BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.