Nerstrand Charter School

Nerstrand, Minnesota — 1 schools

101
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,140
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Nerstrand Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 101 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 102 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Rice County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,140 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 2.5% local, 87.3% state, and 10.2% 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.

and 29.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.3% White, 3.9% African American, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Nerstrand Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Nerstrand Charter School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Nerstrand Charter 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

Nerstrand Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 29.4% — 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 Nerstrand Charter School is typically wider than the Nerstrand Charter 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?

10.2%
Federal
87.3%
State
2.5%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Rice County county, where this district is located.

$899
Studio/mo
$905
1 BR/mo
$1,187
2 BR/mo
$1,534
3 BR/mo
$1,991
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Nerstrand Charter School.

White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 3.9%
Multiracial 4.9%
Other 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

29.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Nerstrand Charter School

School Enrollment
Nerstrand Charter School
Charter
102

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Nerstrand Charter School?

Nerstrand Charter School has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 101 students.

How much does Nerstrand Charter School spend per student?

Nerstrand Charter School spends $14,140 per student.

What is the average rent near Nerstrand Charter School?

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

What is the demographic composition of Nerstrand Charter School?

Nerstrand Charter School students are 86.3% White, 3.9% African American, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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