FERNBROOK ELEMENTARY

fb.district279.org/

952 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/.

952

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FERNBROOK ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	643
Hispanic	47
Black	141
Asian	44
Two or More	76
American Indian	1

White
643 (67.5%)
Black
141 (14.8%)
Two or More
76 (8.0%)
Hispanic
47 (4.9%)
Asian
44 (4.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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://fb.district279.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	952
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
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 152

Grade 1 175

Grade 2 163

Grade 3 157

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 155