How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Minneapolis Public School District | West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota | MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 29,205 | 5,116 |
| Number of Schools | 85 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 12.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Minneapolis Public School District | West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,112 | $20,582 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.5% | 11.7% |
| State Revenue | 50.3% | 53.8% |
| Local Revenue | 31.2% | 34.6% |
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West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Minneapolis Public School District | West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.4% | 48.7% |
| African American | 32.5% | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.1% | 27.7% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 7.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.7% | 39.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Minneapolis Public School District | West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 55 | 14 |
| Schools with AP | 13 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 284.5:1 | 350.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 58.6% | 28.9% |
School Types
Minneapolis Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
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 Editorial.