STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS

STEPHEN, Minnesota — 2 schools

287
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$21,268
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS operates 2 public schools serving 287 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 282 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Marshall County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,268 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 22.2% local, 60.5% state, and 17.3% 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 $95,034 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 55/100, ranked #173 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 141:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 21.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.7% White, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools.

Argyle Elementary accounts for 56.0% of all STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS-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

STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS student-counselor ratio is 141:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 21.6% — 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 STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS is typically wider than the STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.3%
Federal
60.5%
State
22.2%
Local

Funding Equity

55
Equity Score
173 / 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 Marshall County county, where this district is located.

$671
Studio/mo
$742
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,182
3 BR/mo
$1,632
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$95,034
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 2 schools in STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS.

White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

141:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS

School Enrollment
Argyle Elementary
158
Stephen Senior High
124

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS?

STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 287 students.

How much does STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS spend per student?

STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS spends $21,268 per student. The district has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #173 in Minnesota.

What is the average teacher salary in STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS?

The average teacher salary in STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS is $95,034 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS?

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

What is the demographic composition of STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS?

STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS students are 91.7% White, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS?

STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #173 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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