Welc - Vpk serves 215 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Welc - Vpk's student population of 215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
215 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Welc - Vpk is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
84%
60%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 05/06/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Welc - Vpk?
215 students attend Welc - Vpk.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Welc - Vpk students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Welc - Vpk offer ?
Welc - Vpk offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Welc - Vpk part of?
Welc - Vpk is part of Brainerd Public School District.
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