How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Beacon Academy | Dawson-Boyd Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Crystal, Minnesota | Dawson, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 547 | 549 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 12.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Beacon Academy | Dawson-Boyd Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,298 | $15,410 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.6% | 9.4% |
| State Revenue | 84.8% | 66.4% |
| Local Revenue | 0.5% | 24.3% |
Beacon Academy
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Dawson-Boyd Public School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Beacon Academy | Dawson-Boyd Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.5% | 82.9% |
| African American | 36.8% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% | 10.1% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 12.0% | 6.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.8% | 31.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Beacon Academy | Dawson-Boyd Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 119:1 | 279:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.4% | 24.3% |
School Types
Beacon Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Dawson-Boyd Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.