Gentry Academy Charter School

VADNAIS HEIGHTS, Minnesota — 2 schools

314
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,953
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Gentry Academy Charter School operates 2 public schools serving 314 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 329 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ramsey County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,953 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 29.2% local, 69.2% state, and 1.6% 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 — 19/100, ranked #408 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 16.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.3% White, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% African American across the district's schools.

Gentry Academy Middle accounts for 59.3% of all Gentry Academy Charter School student enrollment

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

Gentry Academy Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 16.1% — 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 Gentry Academy Charter School is typically wider than the Gentry Academy Charter 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?

1.6%
Federal
69.2%
State
29.2%
Local

Funding Equity

19
Equity Score
408 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,242
Studio/mo
$1,405
1 BR/mo
$1,709
2 BR/mo
$2,262
3 BR/mo
$2,531
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Gentry Academy Charter School.

White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 1.8%
Multiracial 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

16.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Gentry Academy Charter School

School Enrollment
Gentry Academy Middle
Charter
195
Gentry Academy High
Charter
134

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gentry Academy Charter School?

Gentry Academy Charter School has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 314 students.

How much does Gentry Academy Charter School spend per student?

Gentry Academy Charter School spends $14,953 per student. The district has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #408 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near Gentry Academy Charter School?

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

What is the demographic composition of Gentry Academy Charter School?

Gentry Academy Charter School students are 89.3% White, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Gentry Academy Charter School?

Gentry Academy Charter School has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #408 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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