Nevis Public School District

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Nevis, Minnesota - 2 schools

An equity score of 49/100 ranks Nevis Public School District #210 of 410 districts in Minnesota (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,983 per pupil, Nevis Public School District ranks #351 of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending (Minnesota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

597
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,983
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Nevis Public School District operates 2 public schools serving 597 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 Hubbard County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,983 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending. See how Minnesota compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 17.4% local, 66.6% state, and 16.1% 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 49/100, ranked #210 of 410 in Minnesota against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 32.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.6% White, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Nevis Elementary, enrolling 342 students (55% of the district's total enrollment).

Nevis Elementary accounts for 55.1% of all Nevis Public School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Nevis Public School District a distant remainder — means Nevis Public School District-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

Nevis Public School District chronic absenteeism rate is 32.9% — 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?

16.1%
Federal
66.6%
State
17.4%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
210 / 410
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Nevis Public School District.

White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Multiracial 7.9%
Other 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

32.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Nevis Public School District

School Enrollment
Nevis Elementary
342
Nevis Secondary
279

How Nevis Public School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Minnesota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
North Lakes Academy Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Gfw Public Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Moose Lake Public School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Springfield Public School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Fillmore Central Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Nevis Public School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Minnesota

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Nevis Public School District?

Nevis Public School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 597 students.

How much does Nevis Public School District spend per student?

Nevis Public School District spends $12,983 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #210 in Minnesota.

What is the demographic composition of Nevis Public School District?

Nevis Public School District students are 85.6% White, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Nevis Public School District?

Nevis Public School District has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #210 out of 410 districts in Minnesota.