How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Saint Paul Public Schools | Tri-County School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Saint Paul, Minnesota | Karlstad, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 32,316 | 189 |
| Number of Schools | 87 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 12.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Saint Paul Public Schools | Tri-County School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,634 | $18,974 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.0% | 15.5% |
| State Revenue | 53.2% | 59.1% |
| Local Revenue | 25.8% | 25.5% |
Saint Paul Public Schools
Federal State Local
Tri-County School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Saint Paul Public Schools | Tri-County School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.4% | 93.3% |
| African American | 26.4% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% | 2.3% |
| Asian | 24.4% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.9% | 0.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.8% | 44.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Saint Paul Public Schools | Tri-County School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 52 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 9 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 285.6:1 | 447.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.0% | 21.0% |
School Types
Saint Paul Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Tri-County School 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.