Swanville Public School District

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Swanville, Minnesota - 2 schools

An equity score of 42/100 ranks Swanville Public School District #263 of 410 districts in Minnesota (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,219 per pupil, Swanville Public School District ranks #374 of 509 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending (Minnesota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

356
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,219
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Swanville Public School District operates 2 public schools serving 356 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Morrison County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,219 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 509 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending. See how Minnesota compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 22.1% local, 65.2% state, and 12.7% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 42/100, ranked #263 of 410 in Minnesota against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 17.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.7% White, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Swanville Elementary, enrolling 215 students (59% of the district's total enrollment).

Swanville Elementary accounts for 58.6% of all Swanville Public School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Swanville Public School District a distant remainder — means Swanville Public School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Swanville Public School District chronic absenteeism rate is 17.9% — 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 Swanville Public School District is typically wider than the Swanville Public School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.7%
Federal
65.2%
State
22.1%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
263 / 410
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Swanville Public School District.

White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Multiracial 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

17.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Swanville Public School District

School Enrollment
Swanville Elementary
215
Swanville Secondary
152

How Swanville Public School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Minnesota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
North Shore Community School Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Success Academy Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Spring Grove School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Pim Arts High School Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Sejong Academy of Minnesota Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Swanville Public School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Swanville Public School District?

Swanville Public School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 356 students.

How much does Swanville Public School District spend per student?

Swanville Public School District spends $13,219 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #263 in Minnesota.

What is the demographic composition of Swanville Public School District?

Swanville Public School District students are 90.7% White, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Swanville Public School District?

Swanville Public School District has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #263 out of 410 districts in Minnesota.