How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Grand Rapids Public School District | Waconia Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Grand Rapids, Minnesota | Waconia, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 4,023 | 4,045 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 12.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Grand Rapids Public School District | Waconia Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,391 | $13,116 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| State Revenue | 60.1% | 58.3% |
| Local Revenue | 28.8% | 33.1% |
Grand Rapids Public School District
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Waconia Public School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Grand Rapids Public School District | Waconia Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.0% | 85.6% |
| African American | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.0% | 7.0% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.3% | 4.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.5% | 9.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Grand Rapids Public School District | Waconia Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 327.8:1 | 470.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.9% | 10.1% |
School Types
Grand Rapids Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Waconia Public School District
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.