How do these districts compare?
| Metric | GFW Public Schools | North Lakes Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gibbon, Minnesota | Forest Lake, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 600 | 599 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | GFW Public Schools | North Lakes Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,040 | $11,426 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.4% | 13.0% |
| State Revenue | 59.1% | 84.5% |
| Local Revenue | 24.5% | 2.5% |
GFW Public Schools
Federal State Local
North Lakes Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | GFW Public Schools | North Lakes Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.3% | 81.9% |
| African American | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% | 7.0% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.5% | 31.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | GFW Public Schools | North Lakes Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 210.3:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.8% | 18.8% |
School Types
GFW Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
North Lakes Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 3
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.