Great Oaks Academy Charter School

FARMINGTON, Minnesota — 1 schools

309
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,851
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Great Oaks Academy Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 309 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 430 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Dakota County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,851 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 2.9% local, 84.1% state, and 13.1% 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 — 27/100, ranked #372 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 12.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.5% White, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% African American across the district's schools.

Great Oaks Academy Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Great Oaks Academy Charter School student enrollment

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

Great Oaks Academy Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 12.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

13.1%
Federal
84.1%
State
2.9%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
372 / 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 Dakota 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 1 schools in Great Oaks Academy Charter School.

White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 4.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

12.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Great Oaks Academy Charter School

School Enrollment
Great Oaks Academy Charter School
Charter
430

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Great Oaks Academy Charter School?

Great Oaks Academy Charter School has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 309 students.

How much does Great Oaks Academy Charter School spend per student?

Great Oaks Academy Charter School spends $11,851 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #372 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near Great Oaks Academy Charter School?

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

What is the demographic composition of Great Oaks Academy Charter School?

Great Oaks Academy Charter School students are 86.5% White, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% African American, 1.4% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Great Oaks Academy Charter School?

Great Oaks Academy Charter School has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #372 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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