WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT

MELROSE, Minnesota — 3 schools

76
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$55,405
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT operates 3 public schools serving 76 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 81 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Stearns County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $55,405 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 44.0% local, 24.5% state, and 31.5% 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 $376,899 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

. Demographically, the student body averages 62.9% White, 26.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

West Central Education District B-2 accounts for 61.7% of all WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION 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

WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT school enrollment varies 5.0× across entities

WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 10 students (lowest) to 50 students (highest), a spread of 40 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

Where does the funding come from?

31.5%
Federal
24.5%
State
44.0%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$874
Studio/mo
$919
1 BR/mo
$1,206
2 BR/mo
$1,604
3 BR/mo
$1,873
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$376,899
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 3 schools in WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT.

White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Multiracial 10.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT

School Enrollment
West Central Education District B-2
50
West Central Area Learning Center
21
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.
10

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT?

WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT has 3 schools, including 3 other. Total enrollment is 76 students.

How much does WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT spend per student?

WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT spends $55,405 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT is $376,899 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT?

WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT students are 62.9% White, 26.9% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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