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LINCOLN EDUCATION CENTER

400 QUINCE ST, BRAINERD, MN 56401BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 03–12Non-Charter
91
Students
Total enrolled
$23,936
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 67% vs nat'l
6.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 60% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 91 students in grades 03–12 in BRAINERD, Minnesota.
67% above average funding
District spends $23,936 per pupil, 67% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

LINCOLN EDUCATION CENTER is a small other in BRAINERD, Minnesota, serving grades 03–12 with 91 students. The district invests $23,936 per student — 67% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at LINCOLN EDUCATION CENTER

91
Total Students
6.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
77%
Free Lunch
15
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution64 male · 27 female
70%
30%
Male 70%Female 30%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility77%
National avg 52% · 70 students
Student Composition
77%
13%
White77%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black2%
Multiracial13%
Native American7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 270609000468

Academic Outcomes at LINCOLN EDUCATION CENTER

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 70th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 56401

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,936Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$23,936
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,532
Student Support$4,548
Administration$2,872
Operations$3,590
Other$2,394
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $23,936 spent per student, an estimated $10,603 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
29%
State government
59.2%
Local (property tax)
29.0%
Federal programs
11.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $23,936/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 77% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BAXTER ELEMENTARYRIVERSIDE ELEMENTARYLOWELL ELEMENTARYGARFIELD ELEMENTARY
+2 more
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Middle
FORESTVIEW MIDDLEMIDDLE LEVEL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
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High School
BRAINERD SENIOR HIGHISD 181 LEARNING CENTERBrainerd Online School
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelOther
Grades03 – 12
Location—
CountyCrow Wing County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (218)454-6600
NCES ID: 270609000468
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BRAINERD seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
BRAINERD SENIOR HIGH
1,842 students · 09–12
● 47 opp35% FRL
Mid
FORESTVIEW MIDDLE
1,790 students · 05–08
45% FRL
Elem
BAXTER ELEMENTARY
501 students · PK–04
37% FRL
Elem
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY
472 students · PK–04
● 47 opp65% FRL
Elem
LOWELL ELEMENTARY
342 students · KG–04
● 47 opp40% FRL
Elem
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY
320 students · KG–04
● 47 opp67% FRL
Elem
NISSWA ELEMENTARY
264 students · PK–04
34% FRL
Elem
HARRISON ELEMENTARY
229 students · KG–04
● 47 opp72% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
400 QUINCE ST, BRAINERD, MN 56401
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.