Marine Area Community School

MARINE ON ST CROIX, Minnesota — 1 schools

219
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,773
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Marine Area Community School operates 1 public schools serving 219 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 112 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Washington County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,773 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 6.0% local, 83.7% state, and 10.4% 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 — 54/100, ranked #180 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 17.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.8% White, 1.8% African American, 0.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Marine Area Community School accounts for 100.0% of all Marine Area Community School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Marine Area Community 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

Marine Area Community School chronic absenteeism rate is 17.0% — 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 Marine Area Community School is typically wider than the Marine Area Community 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?

10.4%
Federal
83.7%
State
6.0%
Local

Funding Equity

54
Equity Score
180 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Washington 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 Marine Area Community School.

White 93.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 3.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

17.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Marine Area Community School

School Enrollment
Marine Area Community School
Charter
112

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Marine Area Community School?

Marine Area Community School has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 219 students.

How much does Marine Area Community School spend per student?

Marine Area Community School spends $16,773 per student. The district has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #180 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near Marine Area Community School?

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

What is the demographic composition of Marine Area Community School?

Marine Area Community School students are 93.8% White, 1.8% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Marine Area Community School?

Marine Area Community School has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #180 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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