North Branch Area Education Center serves 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Branch Area Education Center's student population of 233 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Branch Area Education Center is 0.31, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
83%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend North Branch Area Education Center?
233 students attend North Branch Area Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of North Branch Area Education Center students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Branch Area Education Center?
North Branch Area Education Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Branch Area Education Center offer ?
North Branch Area Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is North Branch Area Education Center part of?
North Branch Area Education Center is part of North Branch Area School District.
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