MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION

HOWARD LAKE, Minnesota — 9 schools

199
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$54,654
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION operates 9 public schools serving 199 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 other, 2 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 190 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wright County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $54,654 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 25.8% local, 47.8% state, and 26.4% 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. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $478,764 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

and 64.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.6% White, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% African American across the district's schools.

Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed accounts for 35.8% of all MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION-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

MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION school enrollment varies 9.7× across entities

MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION school enrollment ranges from 7 students (lowest) to 68 students (highest), a spread of 61 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

MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 62.9% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION chronic absenteeism rate is 64.4% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

26.4%
Federal
47.8%
State
25.8%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Wright 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

Average Teacher Salary

$478,764
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 9 schools in MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION.

White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 6.6%
Other 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

64.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION

School Enrollment
Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed
68
Village Ranch Alternative Program
33
Cornerstones Program
23
Step Td Program
18
Wings Alternative Program
16
Journeys Alternative Program
9
Eastern Wright Program
8
Sholund School for Girls
8
Trek Program
7

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION?

MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION has 9 schools, including 6 other, 1 high, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 199 students.

How much does MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION spend per student?

MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION spends $54,654 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION?

The average teacher salary in MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION is $478,764 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION?

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

What is the demographic composition of MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION?

MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION students are 76.6% White, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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