Red Lake County Central Public Sch

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Oklee, Minnesota - 3 schools

An equity score of 73/100 ranks Red Lake County Central Public Sch #60 of 410 districts in Minnesota (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,841 per pupil, Red Lake County Central Public Sch ranks #93 of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending (Minnesota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

365
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$16,841
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Red Lake County Central Public Sch operates 3 public schools serving 365 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 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 Red Lake County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,841 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 25.3% local, 64.7% state, and 10.0% 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 73/100, ranked #60 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 27.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.7% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Red Lake County Central High School, with a diversity index of 20.5/100.

Its largest campus is Red Lake County Central Elementary, enrolling 178 students (52% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Rlcc Elementary at Oklee, at 12 students, a 15x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Red Lake County Central Elementary accounts for 48.8% of all Red Lake County Central Public Sch student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Red Lake County Central Public Sch a distant remainder — means Red Lake County Central Public Sch-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

Red Lake County Central Public Sch school enrollment varies 15× across entities

Red Lake County Central Public Sch school enrollment ranges from 12 students (lowest) to 178 students (highest), a spread of 166 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Red Lake County Central Public Sch chronic absenteeism rate is 27.6% — 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 Red Lake County Central Public Sch is typically wider than the Red Lake County Central Public Sch-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

10.0%
Federal
64.7%
State
25.3%
Local

Funding Equity

73
Equity Score
60 / 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 3 schools in Red Lake County Central Public Sch.

White 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Multiracial 2.4%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 11.8/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Red Lake County Central Public Sch's schools, below the Minnesota average of 42.8.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Red Lake County Central High School 20.5
  2. 2 Red Lake County Central Elementary 14.9
  3. 3 Rlcc Elementary at Oklee 0.0

Programs & Resources

27.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Red Lake County Central Public Sch

School Enrollment
Red Lake County Central Elementary
178
Red Lake County Central High School
153
Rlcc Elementary at Oklee
12

How Red Lake County Central Public Sch Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Minnesota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Minnesota Math and Science Academy Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Wheaton Area Public School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Fit Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Northland Community Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Pim Arts High School Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Red Lake County Central Public Sch'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 Red Lake County Central Public Sch?

Red Lake County Central Public Sch has 3 schools, including 3 combined. Total enrollment is 365 students.

How much does Red Lake County Central Public Sch spend per student?

Red Lake County Central Public Sch spends $16,841 per student. The district has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #60 in Minnesota.

What is the demographic composition of Red Lake County Central Public Sch?

Red Lake County Central Public Sch students are 93.7% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Red Lake County Central Public Sch?

Red Lake County Central Public Sch has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #60 out of 410 districts in Minnesota.