RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

RUSH CITY, Minnesota — 2 schools

912
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,323
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 2 public schools serving 912 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 805 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Chisago County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,323 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 28.8% local, 62.5% state, and 8.7% 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 $75,452 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 27/100, ranked #367 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 402.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 32.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.6% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Asian across the district's schools.

C.E. Jacobson Elementary accounts for 51.4% of all RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

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

RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 403:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 32.3% — 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.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.7%
Federal
62.5%
State
28.8%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
367 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Chisago 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

$75,452
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 RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 2.8%
Multiracial 5.5%
Other 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

402.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
32.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
C.E. Jacobson Elementary
414
Rush City Secondary
391

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 912 students.

How much does RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $14,323 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #367 in Minnesota.

What is the average teacher salary in RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is $75,452 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 85.6% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #367 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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