How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools | St. Francis Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sauk Rapids, Minnesota | Saint Francis, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 4,423 | 4,312 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 13 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 12.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools | St. Francis Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,374 | $12,644 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.6% | 9.9% |
| State Revenue | 69.8% | 65.0% |
| Local Revenue | 21.6% | 25.1% |
Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
Federal State Local
St. Francis Area Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools | St. Francis Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.9% | 74.0% |
| African American | 4.9% | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.2% | 24.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools | St. Francis Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 20 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 488.8:1 | 422.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.1% | 28.3% |
School Types
Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
St. Francis Area Schools
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.