Aspen Academy

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Savage, Minnesota - 1 schools

An equity score of 27/100 ranks Aspen Academy #364 of 410 districts in Minnesota (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,547 per pupil, Aspen Academy ranks #498 of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending (Minnesota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

647
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,547
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Aspen Academy operates 1 public schools serving 647 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 Scott County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,547 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 51 of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending. See how Minnesota compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 2.9% local, 88.1% state, and 9.0% 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 27/100, ranked #364 of 410 in Minnesota against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 641:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 17.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 46.6% White, 26.7% African American, 13.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Aspen Academy, enrolling 641 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Aspen Academy accounts for 99.1% of all Aspen Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Aspen Academy a distant remainder — means Aspen 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

Aspen Academy student-counselor ratio is 641:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Aspen Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 17.6% — 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 Aspen Academy is typically wider than the Aspen Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.0%
Federal
88.1%
State
2.9%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
364 / 410
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Aspen Academy.

White 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 26.7%
Asian 13.4%
Multiracial 7.5%
Other 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

641:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Aspen Academy

School Enrollment
Aspen Academy
Charter
641

How Aspen Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Minnesota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa School Dist Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Hayfield Public School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Martin County West School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Kenyon-Wanamingo School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Rushford-Peterson Public Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

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

Nearby Districts in Minnesota

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Anoka-Hennepin School District
38,590 students · 52 schools · $14,265/pupil
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Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan
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Minneapolis Public School District
29,205 students · 97 schools · $21,154/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Aspen Academy?

Aspen Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 647 students.

How much does Aspen Academy spend per student?

Aspen Academy spends $9,547 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #364 in Minnesota.

What is the demographic composition of Aspen Academy?

Aspen Academy students are 46.6% White, 26.7% African American, 13.4% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Aspen Academy?

Aspen Academy has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #364 out of 410 districts in Minnesota.