Art and Science Academy

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Isanti, Minnesota - 2 schools

An equity score of 56/100 ranks Art and Science Academy #160 of 410 districts in Minnesota (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,458 per pupil, Art and Science Academy ranks #396 of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending (Minnesota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

337
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,458
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Art and Science Academy operates 2 public schools serving 337 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Isanti County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,458 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending. See how Minnesota compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 3.4% local, 85.5% state, and 11.1% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 56/100, ranked #160 of 410 in Minnesota against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 53.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 83.3% White, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Art and Science Academy, enrolling 171 students (58% of the district's total enrollment).

Art and Science Academy accounts for 50.7% of all Art and Science Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Art and Science Academy a distant remainder — means Art and Science Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Art and Science Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 53.7% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.1%
Federal
85.5%
State
3.4%
Local

Funding Equity

56
Equity Score
160 / 410
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Art and Science Academy.

White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 2.1%
Multiracial 8.2%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

53.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Art and Science Academy

School Enrollment
Art and Science Academy
Charter
171
Art & Science Academy Middle School
Charter
125

How Art and Science Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Minnesota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Ashby Public School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Hills-Beaver Creek School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Carlton Public School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Upsala Public School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Kelliher Public School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Art and Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Art and Science Academy?

Art and Science Academy has 2 schools, including 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 337 students.

How much does Art and Science Academy spend per student?

Art and Science Academy spends $12,458 per student. The district has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #160 in Minnesota.

What is the demographic composition of Art and Science Academy?

Art and Science Academy students are 83.3% White, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% Asian, 1.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Art and Science Academy?

Art and Science Academy has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #160 out of 410 districts in Minnesota.