At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 298
461
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
62%+12.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–4 in BRAINERD, Minnesota. The school enrolls 461 students. It is part of the BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–4
DistrictBRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27035
CityBRAINERD
ZIP56401
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270609000259
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment461
White87.1%
Hispanic / Latino1.9%
Black / African American1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races7.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
87.1%
Hispanic
1.9%
Black
1.1%
Two+
7.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.