Kittson Central School District

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Hallock, Minnesota - 2 schools

An equity score of 70/100 ranks Kittson Central School District #69 of 410 districts in Minnesota (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $19,289 per pupil, Kittson Central School District ranks #64 of 509 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending (Minnesota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

242
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$19,289
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Kittson Central School District operates 2 public schools serving 242 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 Kittson County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,289 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 509 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending. See how Minnesota compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 29.4% local, 62.4% state, and 8.2% 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 70/100, ranked #69 of 410 in Minnesota against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 19.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.0% White, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Kittson Central Elementary, enrolling 139 students (56% of the district's total enrollment).

Kittson Central Elementary accounts for 56.3% of all Kittson Central School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Kittson Central School District a distant remainder — means Kittson Central School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Kittson Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 19.2% — 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 Kittson Central School District is typically wider than the Kittson Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.2%
Federal
62.4%
State
29.4%
Local

Funding Equity

70
Equity Score
69 / 410
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Kittson Central School District.

White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 1.6%
Multiracial 4.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

19.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Kittson Central School District

School Enrollment
Kittson Central Elementary
139
Kittson Central Secondary
108

How Kittson Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Minnesota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
High School for Recording Arts Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Truman Public School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
New Discoveries Montessori Academy Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Avalon School Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Scitech Academy Charter School Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Kittson Central 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 Kittson Central School District?

Kittson Central School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 242 students.

How much does Kittson Central School District spend per student?

Kittson Central School District spends $19,289 per student. The district has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #69 in Minnesota.

What is the demographic composition of Kittson Central School District?

Kittson Central School District students are 88.0% White, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Kittson Central School District?

Kittson Central School District has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #69 out of 410 districts in Minnesota.