LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL

LAKE CRYSTAL, Minnesota — 3 schools

969
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,627
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL operates 3 public schools serving 969 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 957 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Blue Earth County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,627 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 26.9% local, 63.4% state, and 9.7% 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. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $81,507 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 30/100, ranked #341 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 338:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.1% White, 8.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools.

Lk Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec accounts for 52.9% of all LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL school enrollment varies 18× across entities

LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL school enrollment ranges from 28 students (lowest) to 506 students (highest), a spread of 478 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL student-counselor ratio is 338:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL is typically wider than the LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL chronic absenteeism rate is 22.7% — 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 LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL is typically wider than the LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.7%
Federal
63.4%
State
26.9%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
341 / 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 Blue Earth County county, where this district is located.

$971
Studio/mo
$977
1 BR/mo
$1,171
2 BR/mo
$1,629
3 BR/mo
$1,916
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$81,507
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL.

White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 1.4%
Multiracial 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

338:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL

School Enrollment
Lk Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec
506
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial El
423
Lcwm Ecse
28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL?

LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL has 3 schools, including 3 other. Total enrollment is 969 students.

How much does LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL spend per student?

LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL spends $14,627 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #341 in Minnesota.

What is the average teacher salary in LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL?

The average teacher salary in LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL is $81,507 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL?

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

What is the demographic composition of LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL?

LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL students are 88.1% White, 8.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL?

LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #341 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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