Braham Public School District

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Braham, Minnesota - 2 schools

An equity score of 32/100 ranks Braham Public School District #328 of 410 districts in Minnesota (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,358 per pupil, Braham Public School District ranks #400 of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending (Minnesota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

790
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,358
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Braham Public School District operates 2 public schools serving 790 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined 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 $12,358 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 22.8% local, 62.0% state, and 15.2% 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 32/100, ranked #328 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.

and 31.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.4% White, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Braham Elementary, enrolling 429 students (55% of the district's total enrollment).

Braham Elementary accounts for 54.3% of all Braham Public School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Braham Public School District a distant remainder — means Braham Public School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Braham Public School District chronic absenteeism rate is 31.2% — 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?

15.2%
Federal
62.0%
State
22.8%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
328 / 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 2 schools in Braham Public School District.

White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 4.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

31.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Braham Public School District

School Enrollment
Braham Elementary
429
Braham Area Secondary
354

How Braham Public School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Minnesota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Prairie Seeds Academy Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
St. Clair Public School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Great River School Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Kimball Public School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
New York Mills Public School Dist. Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Braham Public School District'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 Braham Public School District?

Braham Public School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 790 students.

How much does Braham Public School District spend per student?

Braham Public School District spends $12,358 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #328 in Minnesota.

What is the demographic composition of Braham Public School District?

Braham Public School District students are 87.4% White, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Braham Public School District?

Braham Public School District has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #328 out of 410 districts in Minnesota.