Tracy Area Public School District

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Tracy, Minnesota - 2 schools

An equity score of 59/100 ranks Tracy Area Public School District #136 of 410 districts in Minnesota (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,933 per pupil, Tracy Area Public School District ranks #280 of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending (Minnesota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

657
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,933
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Tracy Area Public School District operates 2 public schools serving 657 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 Lyon County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,933 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending. See how Minnesota compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 20.2% local, 65.3% state, and 14.5% 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 59/100, ranked #136 of 410 in Minnesota against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 311:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.4% White, 14.2% Asian, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Tracy Elementary, enrolling 359 students (54% of the district's total enrollment).

Tracy Elementary accounts for 53.6% of all Tracy Area Public School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Tracy Area Public School District a distant remainder — means Tracy Area Public School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Tracy Area Public School District student-counselor ratio is 311:1 — 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 Tracy Area Public School District is typically wider than the Tracy Area Public School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Tracy Area Public School District chronic absenteeism rate is 20.3% — 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 Tracy Area Public School District is typically wider than the Tracy Area Public 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?

14.5%
Federal
65.3%
State
20.2%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
136 / 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 Tracy Area Public School District.

White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 14.2%
Multiracial 3.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
311:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Tracy Area Public School District

School Enrollment
Tracy Elementary
359
Tracy Secondary
311

How Tracy Area Public School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Minnesota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Kenyon-Wanamingo School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Martin County West School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Mahnomen Public School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Woodbury Leadership Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Aspen Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Tracy Area 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 Tracy Area Public School District?

Tracy Area Public School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 657 students.

How much does Tracy Area Public School District spend per student?

Tracy Area Public School District spends $13,933 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #136 in Minnesota.

What is the demographic composition of Tracy Area Public School District?

Tracy Area Public School District students are 73.4% White, 14.2% Asian, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Tracy Area Public School District?

Tracy Area Public School District has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #136 out of 410 districts in Minnesota.