NORTH LAKES ACADEMY

FOREST LAKE, Minnesota — 3 schools

599
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$15,411
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

NORTH LAKES ACADEMY operates 3 public schools serving 599 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 622 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 $15,411 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, 84.5% state, and 13.0% 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 — 38/100, ranked #297 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), and 23.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.9% White, 7.0% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% Asian across the district's schools.

North Lakes Academy Upper School accounts for 39.4% of all NORTH LAKES ACADEMY student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means NORTH LAKES ACADEMY-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

NORTH LAKES ACADEMY chronic absenteeism rate is 23.5% — 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 NORTH LAKES ACADEMY is typically wider than the NORTH LAKES ACADEMY-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

13.0%
Federal
84.5%
State
2.5%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
297 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

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 3 schools in NORTH LAKES ACADEMY.

White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 1.9%
Asian 3.3%
Multiracial 4.7%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
23.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in NORTH LAKES ACADEMY

School Enrollment
North Lakes Academy Upper School
Charter
245
North Lakes Academy Elementary
Charter
220
North Lakes Academy Middle School
Charter
157

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in NORTH LAKES ACADEMY?

NORTH LAKES ACADEMY has 3 schools, including 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 599 students.

How much does NORTH LAKES ACADEMY spend per student?

NORTH LAKES ACADEMY spends $15,411 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #297 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near NORTH LAKES ACADEMY?

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 NORTH LAKES ACADEMY?

NORTH LAKES ACADEMY students are 81.9% White, 7.0% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% Asian, 1.9% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for NORTH LAKES ACADEMY?

NORTH LAKES ACADEMY has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #297 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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