Brooten: Schools & Education
Education in Brooten: 1 public school. Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Elementary is the largest at 307 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 307 students.
- ~602 residents per school (vs Minnesota ~303).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 602 residents per school. 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | BELGRADE-BROOTEN-ELROSA SCHOOL |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 307 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 21 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 153 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 49.8% |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Ridgewater College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 25.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Ridgewater College |
| Nearest College · City | Willmar |
| Nearest College · Phone | (800) 722-1151 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 25.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | BELGRADE: MYRTLE MABEE PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (320) 254-8842 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 324 WASHBURN AVENUE, BELGRADE MN 56312 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 6.9 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 17.3% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12