ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ASHBY, Minnesota — 2 schools

338
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,497
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 2 public schools serving 338 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 315 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Grant County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,497 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 23.8% local, 67.7% state, and 8.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $90,708 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 49/100, ranked #223 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 157.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 15.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.7% White, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Ashby Elementary accounts for 56.5% of all ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 158:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 15.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.5%
Federal
67.7%
State
23.8%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
223 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Grant County county, where this district is located.

$671
Studio/mo
$742
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,353
3 BR/mo
$1,632
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$90,708
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 96.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

157.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Ashby Elementary
178
Ashby Secondary
137

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 338 students.

How much does ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $16,497 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #223 in Minnesota.

What is the average teacher salary in ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is $90,708 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Grant County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 96.7% White, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #223 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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