How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Melrose Public School District | West Central Education District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Melrose, Minnesota | Melrose, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 1,277 | 76 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Melrose Public School District | West Central Education District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,193 | N/A |
| Federal Revenue | 12.3% | 31.5% |
| State Revenue | 69.2% | 24.5% |
| Local Revenue | 18.5% | 44.0% |
Melrose Public School District
Federal State Local
West Central Education District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Melrose Public School District | West Central Education District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.5% | 62.9% |
| African American | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.0% | 26.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.3% | 10.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.1% | 19.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Melrose Public School District | West Central Education District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 567:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.0% | N/A |
School Types
Melrose Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
West Central Education District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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.