ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BREWSTER, Minnesota — 2 schools

491
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,951
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS operates 2 public schools serving 491 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 495 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Nobles County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,951 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 18.1% local, 65.1% state, and 16.8% 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 $68,056 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 40/100, ranked #281 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 17.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.9% Hispanic or Latino, 20.9% White, 2.8% Asian across the district's schools.

Round Lake-Brewster Elementary accounts for 76.2% of all ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC 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

ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 56.0% 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

ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 17.1% — 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 ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS is typically wider than the ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC 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?

16.8%
Federal
65.1%
State
18.1%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
281 / 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 Nobles County county, where this district is located.

$723
Studio/mo
$799
1 BR/mo
$1,049
2 BR/mo
$1,294
3 BR/mo
$1,389
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$68,056
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 ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

White 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 72.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 2.8%
Multiracial 1.1%
Other 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

17.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School Enrollment
Round Lake-Brewster Elementary
377
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School
118

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 491 students.

How much does ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?

ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $14,951 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #281 in Minnesota.

What is the average teacher salary in ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

The average teacher salary in ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS is $68,056 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

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

What is the demographic composition of ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS students are 72.9% Hispanic or Latino, 20.9% White, 2.8% Asian, 1.1% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #281 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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