How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Waite Park Elementary | Wilshire Park Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Saint Anthony, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 266 | 690 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.2% | 22.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Waite Park Elementary | Wilshire Park Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,839 | $13,209 |
| District | Minneapolis Public School District | New Brighton School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Waite Park Elementary | Wilshire Park Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.0% | 64.3% |
| African American | 11.3% | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% | 7.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 15.0% | 9.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Waite Park Elementary | Wilshire Park Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 688:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.7% | 12.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.