ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

NEW HOPE, Minnesota — 22 schools

11,010
Total Enrollment
22
Schools
$19,907
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 22 public schools serving 11,010 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 other, 5 elementary, 4 high, 4 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 10,809 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hennepin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,907 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 33.0% local, 55.0% state, and 12.0% 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. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $107,706 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 45/100, ranked #245 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 22 schools offering Advanced Placement (19 AP courses district-wide), a 296.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 29.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 31.6% African American, 31.4% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High accounts for 17.0% of all ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT-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

ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 84× across entities

ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 22 students (lowest) to 1,840 students (highest), a spread of 1,818 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.

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

ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 54.8% 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.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 296:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

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

ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 29.1% — 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 ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.0%
Federal
55.0%
State
33.0%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
245 / 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 Hennepin 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

Average Teacher Salary

$107,706
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 22 schools in ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
African American 31.6%
Asian 5.3%
Multiracial 11.4%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 22
Schools with AP
19 AP courses total
296.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High
1,840
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High
1,396
Plymouth Middle
749
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El.
733
Robbinsdale Middle
567
Meadow Lake Elementary
488
Northport Elementary
488
Forest Elementary
464
The Fair School - Crystal
439
School of Engineering-Arts at Olson
432
Zachary Lane Elementary
428
Fair School Pilgrim Lane
403
Neill Elementary
359
Sandburg Middle School
341
Lakeview Elementary
318
Sonnesyn Elementary
313
Highview Alc
277
Early Childhood Special Education
271
Noble Elementary
262
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy
170
Robbinsdale Transition Center
49
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5
22

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 22 schools, including 4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary, 9 other. Total enrollment is 11,010 students.

How much does ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $19,907 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #245 in Minnesota.

What is the average teacher salary in ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is $107,706 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 31.6% African American, 31.4% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% Asian, averaged across 22 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #245 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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