Renville County West Schools

RENVILLE, Minnesota — 2 schools

580
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,814
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Renville County West Schools operates 2 public schools serving 580 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 548 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Renville County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,814 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 24.1% local, 63.5% state, and 12.4% 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. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $87,333 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 44/100, ranked #255 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 219:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 25.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.6% White, 35.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Renville County West Elementary accounts for 60.0% of all Renville County West Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Renville County West Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Renville County West Schools student-counselor ratio is 219:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Renville County West Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 25.9% — 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 Renville County West Schools is typically wider than the Renville County West Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.4%
Federal
63.5%
State
24.1%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
255 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$776
Studio/mo
$781
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,353
3 BR/mo
$1,602
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$87,333
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Renville County West Schools.

White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

219:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Renville County West Schools

School Enrollment
Renville County West Elementary
329
Renville County West Senior High
219

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Renville County West Schools?

Renville County West Schools has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 580 students.

How much does Renville County West Schools spend per student?

Renville County West Schools spends $15,814 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #255 in Minnesota.

What is the average teacher salary in Renville County West Schools?

The average teacher salary in Renville County West Schools is $87,333 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Renville County West Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of Renville County West Schools?

Renville County West Schools students are 61.6% White, 35.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Renville County West Schools?

Renville County West Schools has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #255 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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