North Branch Area Education Center serves 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Branch Area Education Center's student population of 226 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Branch Area Education Center is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
85%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend North Branch Area Education Center?
226 students attend North Branch Area Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of North Branch Area Education Center students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Branch Area Education Center offer ?
North Branch Area Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
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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