SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT

ARLINGTON, Minnesota — 3 schools

1,078
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$15,690
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 3 public schools serving 1,078 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,089 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sibley County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,690 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 23.5% local, 64.6% state, and 11.9% 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. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $79,343 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 29/100, ranked #349 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 293:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.7% White, 32.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American across the district's schools.

Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary accounts for 46.2% of all SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means SIBLEY EAST 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

SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 2.0× across entities

SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 248 students (lowest) to 503 students (highest), a spread of 255 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 293:1 — 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 SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

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

SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 28.5% — 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 SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the SIBLEY EAST 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?

11.9%
Federal
64.6%
State
23.5%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
349 / 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 Sibley County county, where this district is located.

$671
Studio/mo
$742
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,299
3 BR/mo
$1,304
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$79,343
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 3 schools in SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 3.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

293:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary
503
Sibley East-Arlington Senior High
338
Sibley East Middle School
248

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT?

SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,078 students.

How much does SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $15,690 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #349 in Minnesota.

What is the average teacher salary in SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT is $79,343 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT?

SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 61.7% White, 32.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT?

SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #349 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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