Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Browns Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Browns Valley Elementary School's student population of 118 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Browns Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Browns Valley Elementary School is 0.61, which is more 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
#1389 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
49%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
38%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Browns Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Browns Valley Elementary School is ranked #1389 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Browns Valley Elementary School?
118 students attend Browns Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Browns Valley Elementary School students are American Indian, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Browns Valley Elementary School?
Browns Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Browns Valley Elementary School offer ?
Browns Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Browns Valley Elementary School part of?
Browns Valley Elementary School is part of Browns Valley Public School District.
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