FERNBROOK ELEMENTARY

www.district279.org/elem/fb/

889 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fernbrook Elementary is a public school located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, serving as part of the Osseo Area Schools (District 279). The school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. With a commitment to the district’s mission of preparing students for success in a global society, Fernbrook offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to challenge learners while providing the necessary resources for individual achievement.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative community spirit, encouraging active involvement from parents and guardians to support educational goals. In addition to core subjects like reading, math, and science, Fernbrook typically integrates technology and enrichment opportunities to keep students engaged. Families interested in learning more about their current programming, specific enrollment processes, or school events can find updated information on their official website at http://www.district279.org/elem/fb/.

889

Total Students

46.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FERNBROOK ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	633
Hispanic	50
Black	86
Asian	45
Two or More	73
American Indian	2

White
633 (71.2 %)
Black
86 (9.7 %)
Two or More
73 (8.2 %)
Hispanic
50 (5.6 %)
Asian
45 (5.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)420-8888
Website:	http://www.district279.org/elem/fb/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	889
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 149

Grade 1 141

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 172

Grade 5 140