At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
250
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
52%+4.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 0–4 in BRAINERD, Minnesota. The school enrolls 250 students. It is part of the BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
12.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
250 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–4
DistrictBRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27035
CityBRAINERD
ZIP56401
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270609000252
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment250
White81.2%
Hispanic / Latino3.2%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
81.2%
Hispanic
3.2%
Black
0.8%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
10.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.