At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
101
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
64%+16.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Discovery Woods is a public elementary serving grades 0–6 in BRAINERD, Minnesota. The school enrolls 101 students. It is part of the Discovery Woods district. The school operates as a charter school.
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
8.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Intimate school community
101 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictDiscovery Woods
County27035
CityBRAINERD
ZIP56401
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270036904444
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment101
White76.2%
Hispanic / Latino5.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races17.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
76.2%
Hispanic
5.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
17.8%
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.