Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ

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Saint Cloud, Minnesota - 2 schools

An equity score of 84/100 ranks Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ #27 of 410 districts in Minnesota (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,246 per pupil, Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ ranks #206 of 509 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending (Minnesota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

285
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,246
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ operates 2 public schools serving 285 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 middle 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 Stearns County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,246 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 509 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending. See how Minnesota compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.2% local, 78.8% state, and 20.9% 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 84/100, ranked #27 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 17.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 99.3% African American, 0.8% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ, enrolling 266 students (75% of the district's total enrollment).

Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ accounts for 74.5% of all Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ a distant remainder — means Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ reports 93.7% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is above 87.5%, so economic need is widespread across the measured student population. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ chronic absenteeism rate is 17.7% — 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 Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ is typically wider than the Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.9%
Federal
78.8%
State
0.2%
Local

Funding Equity

84
Equity Score
27 / 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 2 schools in Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ.

White 0.8%
African American 99.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

17.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ

School Enrollment
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ
Charter
266
St. Cloud Math & Science Middle
Charter
91

How Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Minnesota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Stephen-Argyle Central Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Region 6 and 8-Sw/Wc Service Coop Similar size No spending data More locally funded
Sojourner Truth Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Heron Lake-Okabena School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Mabel-Canton Public School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ'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 Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ?

Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 285 students.

How much does Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ spend per student?

Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ spends $15,246 per student. The district has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #27 in Minnesota.

What is the demographic composition of Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ?

Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ students are 99.3% African American, 0.8% White, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ?

Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #27 out of 410 districts in Minnesota.