How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools | Sauk Centre Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cass Lake, Minnesota | Sauk Centre, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 1,138 | 1,139 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 13:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools | Sauk Centre Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,906 | $13,632 |
| Federal Revenue | 34.6% | 10.8% |
| State Revenue | 52.2% | 62.0% |
| Local Revenue | 13.3% | 27.2% |
Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools
Federal State Local
Sauk Centre Public School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools | Sauk Centre Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.2% | 78.5% |
| African American | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.1% | 18.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 94.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.3% | 25.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools | Sauk Centre 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 | 208:1 | 566:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 55.0% | 10.2% |
School Types
Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Sauk Centre 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.