Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ operates 2 public schools serving 285 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 357 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Stearns County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,775 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 0.2% local, 78.8% state, and 20.9% 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. The district's equity score — 82/100, ranked #26 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
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.
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ accounts for 74.5% of all Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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.
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 92.0% 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 — including this one — 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.
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.
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 $17,775 per student. The district has an equity score of 82/100, ranking #26 in Minnesota.
What is the average rent near Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Stearns County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
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 82/100, ranking #26 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.