ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

VIRGINIA, Minnesota — 9 schools

1,954
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$21,082
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 9 public schools serving 1,954 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,914 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in St. Louis County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,082 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 29.9% local, 58.7% state, and 11.4% 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. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $101,939 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 65/100, ranked #94 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 419.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 36.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.2% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

South Ridge Elementary accounts for 15.8% of all ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means ST. LOUIS COUNTY 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

ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 3.2× across entities

ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 95 students (lowest) to 303 students (highest), a spread of 208 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. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 420:1 — 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

ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 36.1% — 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?

11.4%
Federal
58.7%
State
29.9%
Local

Funding Equity

65
Equity Score
94 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in St. Louis County county, where this district is located.

$849
Studio/mo
$978
1 BR/mo
$1,232
2 BR/mo
$1,689
3 BR/mo
$2,067
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$101,939
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 9 schools in ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Multiracial 9.3%
Other 10.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

419.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
36.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
South Ridge Elementary
303
Cherry Elementary
297
Cherry Secondary
273
South Ridge Secondary
258
North Woods Secondary
245
North Woods Elementary
234
Northeast Range Secondary
114
Babbitt Elementary
95
Tower-Soudan Elementary
95

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?

ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 9 schools, including 9 other. Total enrollment is 1,954 students.

How much does ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $21,082 per student. The district has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #94 in Minnesota.

What is the average teacher salary in ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is $101,939 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?

ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 76.2% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?

ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #94 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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