NISSWA ELEMENTARY

BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
5533 LAKERS LANE
NISSWA, MN 56468
264 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Nisswa Elementary, located in Nisswa, Minnesota, is a key institution within the Brainerd Public Schools district (ISD 181). Serving a dedicated community in the Brainerd Lakes area, the school focuses on providing a supportive and enriching educational environment for students in the elementary grades. It is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a strong sense of community, and maintaining close partnerships with local families to ensure student success.

Beyond the classroom, Nisswa Elementary emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by incorporating social-emotional learning alongside core academic curricula. The school leverages its unique northern Minnesota location to offer a safe, welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, engaged, and respectful learners. By utilizing the resources and collaborative network of the broader Brainerd district, Nisswa Elementary provides its students with consistent educational standards and a wide array of support services designed to prepare them for middle school and beyond.
264
Total Students
20.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    243 (92.0 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)961-6860
Website: http://brainerdnisswa.ss12.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 53
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 56
Grade 1 52
Grade 2 48
Grade 3 60
Grade 4 48
Gender Ratio
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