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.
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.
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.