How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Brainerd Public School District | Spring Lake Park Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Brainerd, Minnesota | Spring Lake Park, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 6,232 | 6,143 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 14.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Brainerd Public School District | Spring Lake Park Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,608 | $12,472 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| State Revenue | 59.2% | 61.2% |
| Local Revenue | 29.0% | 29.5% |
Brainerd Public School District
Federal State Local
Spring Lake Park Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Brainerd Public School District | Spring Lake Park Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.4% | 48.8% |
| African American | 1.2% | 14.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.5% | 18.3% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 8.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.8% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.4% | 36.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Brainerd Public School District | Spring Lake Park Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 21 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 464.3:1 | 478.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.5% | 30.9% |
School Types
Brainerd Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Spring Lake Park Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.