Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac

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Maple Grove, Minnesota - 1 schools

An equity score of 90/100 ranks Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac #15 of 410 districts in Minnesota (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $17,130 per pupil, Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac ranks #86 of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending (Minnesota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

200
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$17,130
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac operates 1 public schools serving 200 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 Hennepin County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,130 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending. See how Minnesota compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 2.5% local, 76.1% state, and 21.4% 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 90/100, ranked #15 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 32.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.2% African American, 8.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac, enrolling 231 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac accounts for 100.0% of all Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac a distant remainder — means Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 56.5% 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

Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac chronic absenteeism rate is 32.5% — 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?

21.4%
Federal
76.1%
State
2.5%
Local

Funding Equity

90
Equity Score
15 / 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 1 schools in Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac.

White 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 79.2%
Asian 2.6%
Multiracial 4.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

32.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac

School Enrollment
Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac
Charter
231

How Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Minnesota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Meeker and Wright Special Education Similar size No spending data More locally funded
Paladin Career and Tech High School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Discovery Charter School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
World Learner Charter School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Norman County East School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac'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 Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac?

Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 200 students.

How much does Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac spend per student?

Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac spends $17,130 per student. The district has an equity score of 90/100, ranking #15 in Minnesota.

What is the demographic composition of Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac?

Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac students are 79.2% African American, 8.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% White, 2.6% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac?

Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac has an equity score of 90/100, ranking #15 out of 410 districts in Minnesota.