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Nisswa Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–4
5533 Lakers Lane, Nisswa, MN 56468 · (218) 961-6860 · Part of Brainerd Public School District
Students
249
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
27%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–4
What stands out about Nisswa Elementary
- School Grade A: near the top of Minnesota’s public schools
- Math proficiency 23 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts above the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency67%
State average 44.3%
Reading / language arts62%
State average 52.5%
Location
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5533 Lakers Lane, Nisswa
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten46
Grade 145
Grade 254
Grade 355
Grade 449
Enrollment over time
260’20
240’21
264’22
255’23
249’24
Down 4.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 94%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.