ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT

RUSH CITY, Minnesota — 5 schools

75
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$159,025
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT operates 5 public schools serving 75 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 2 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 85 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 $159,025 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 48.1% local, 29.5% state, and 22.4% 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.

and 68.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.9% White, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Chisago County Schools' Life Work C accounts for 34.1% of all ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT school enrollment varies 3.6× across entities

ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 8 students (lowest) to 29 students (highest), a spread of 21 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

ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 68.7% — 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?

22.4%
Federal
29.5%
State
48.1%
Local

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT.

White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 5.7%
Multiracial 2.1%
Other 2.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

68.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C
29
Vision
19
Pine County Transition Program
19
Pathway to Change
10
Skillbuilding Opportunities for Aca
8

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT?

ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT has 5 schools, including 2 high, 3 other. Total enrollment is 75 students.

How much does ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT spend per student?

ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT spends $159,025 per student.

What is the average rent near ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION 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 ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT?

ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT students are 80.9% White, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.7% Asian, 1.4% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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