BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BAGLEY, Minnesota — 3 schools

946
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$18,340
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 3 public schools serving 946 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 872 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Clearwater County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,340 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 14.0% local, 74.1% state, and 12.0% 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 $82,460 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 56/100, ranked #162 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), and 54.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.8% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Bagley Elementary accounts for 55.3% of all BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means BAGLEY 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

BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 241× across entities

BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 2 students (lowest) to 482 students (highest), a spread of 480 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 54.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.0%
Federal
74.1%
State
14.0%
Local

Funding Equity

56
Equity Score
162 / 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 Clearwater County county, where this district is located.

$671
Studio/mo
$785
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,179
3 BR/mo
$1,632
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$82,460
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 3 schools in BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Multiracial 11.6%
Other 17.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
54.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Bagley Elementary
482
Bagley Secondary
388
Bagley Alp
2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 3 schools, including 2 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 946 students.

How much does BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $18,340 per student. The district has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #162 in Minnesota.

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

The average teacher salary in BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is $82,460 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 69.8% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #162 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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