Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Baxter Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baxter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Baxter Elementary School's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Baxter Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baxter Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#368 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baxter Elementary School's ranking?
Baxter Elementary School is ranked #368 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Baxter Elementary School often compared to?
Baxter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Baxter Elementary School?
501 students attend Baxter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Baxter Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baxter Elementary School?
Baxter Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baxter Elementary School offer ?
Baxter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Baxter Elementary School part of?
Baxter Elementary School is part of Brainerd Public School District.
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