NORTHEAST METRO 916 operates 13 public schools serving 845 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 other, 4 high, 3 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 811 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ramsey County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $79,670 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 40.0% local, 58.4% state, and 1.6% 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 — 75/100, ranked #40 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 85.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 43.6% White, 22.5% African American, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
Metro Heights Academy accounts for 24.4% of all NORTHEAST METRO 916 student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means NORTHEAST METRO 916-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.
NORTHEAST METRO 916 school enrollment varies 99× across entities
NORTHEAST METRO 916 school enrollment ranges from 2 students (lowest) to 198 students (highest), a spread of 196 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
NORTHEAST METRO 916 has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 53.6% 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.
NORTHEAST METRO 916 chronic absenteeism rate is 85.4% — 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.
NORTHEAST METRO 916 has 13 schools, including 4 high, 6 other, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 845 students.
How much does NORTHEAST METRO 916 spend per student?
NORTHEAST METRO 916 spends $79,670 per student. The district has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #40 in Minnesota.
What is the average rent near NORTHEAST METRO 916?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Ramsey County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of NORTHEAST METRO 916?
NORTHEAST METRO 916 students are 43.6% White, 22.5% African American, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.9% Asian, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for NORTHEAST METRO 916?
NORTHEAST METRO 916 has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #40 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.