CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL

FARIBAULT, Minnesota — 1 schools

220
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,828
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL operates 1 public schools serving 220 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 224 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Rice County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,828 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 1.1% local, 80.7% state, and 18.3% 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. The district's equity score — 71/100, ranked #61 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 28.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.3% White, 25.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% Asian across the district's schools.

Cannon River Stem School accounts for 100.0% of all CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL-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

CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL chronic absenteeism rate is 28.6% — 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 CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL is typically wider than the CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

18.3%
Federal
80.7%
State
1.1%
Local

Funding Equity

71
Equity Score
61 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$899
Studio/mo
$905
1 BR/mo
$1,187
2 BR/mo
$1,534
3 BR/mo
$1,991
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL.

White 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.8%
Multiracial 7.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

28.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL

School Enrollment
Cannon River Stem School
Charter
224

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL?

CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 220 students.

How much does CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL spend per student?

CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL spends $16,828 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #61 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL?

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

What is the demographic composition of CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL?

CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL students are 64.3% White, 25.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% Asian, 0.9% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL?

CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #61 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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