Twin Cities International Schools

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — 2 schools

924
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$17,185
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Twin Cities International Schools operates 2 public schools serving 924 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 921 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hennepin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,185 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 0.1% local, 81.5% state, and 18.4% 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. The district's equity score — 62/100, ranked #119 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 311.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 49.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 99.6% African American, 0.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Twin Cities International Schools accounts for 64.6% of all Twin Cities International Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Twin Cities International Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Twin Cities International Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 96.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Twin Cities International Schools student-counselor ratio is 312:1 — 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 Twin Cities International Schools is typically wider than the Twin Cities International Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Twin Cities International Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 49.0% — 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?

18.4%
Federal
81.5%
State
0.1%
Local

Funding Equity

62
Equity Score
119 / 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 Hennepin 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 2 schools in Twin Cities International Schools.

African American 99.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

311.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
49.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Twin Cities International Schools

School Enrollment
Twin Cities International Schools
Charter
595
Mn International Middle Chr School
Charter
326

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Twin Cities International Schools?

Twin Cities International Schools has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 924 students.

How much does Twin Cities International Schools spend per student?

Twin Cities International Schools spends $17,185 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #119 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near Twin Cities International Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of Twin Cities International Schools?

Twin Cities International Schools students are 99.6% African American, 0.3% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Twin Cities International Schools?

Twin Cities International Schools has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #119 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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