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St. Francis Area Schools

Minnesota · Public School District
14
Schools
4,312
Students
$14,524
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
34.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
87.4%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

St. Francis Area Schools is a public school district in Minnesota serving 4,312 students across 14 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,524 is near the national average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cedar Creek Elementary SchoolKG–05678
East Bethel Elementary SchoolKG–05510
Saints Online ElementaryKG–059
ST. FRANCIS ELEMENTARYKG–05654
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Saints Online Middle School06–0823
St. Francis Middle06–08828
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Saints Academy07–12192
Saints Guided Studies09–120
Saints Online High School09–12111
ST. FRANCIS HIGH09–121,168
TRANSITION 1512–1223
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Crossroads SchoolKG–1214
ECSE@ ISD 15 LIFELONG LEARNINGPK–PK100
Restore ProgramKG–122
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,524Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
25%
State
65.0%
Local (property tax)
25.1%
Federal
9.9%

State funding accounts for 65% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
4,312
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.4%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateMinnesota →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. Francis Area Schools?
St. Francis Area Schools has 14 public schools, serving a total of 4,312 students.
What is the graduation rate for St. Francis Area Schools?
The graduation rate is 87.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does St. Francis Area Schools spend per student?
St. Francis Area Schools spends $14,524 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in St. Francis Area Schools?
34% of students in St. Francis Area Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in St. Francis Area Schools?
No, St. Francis Area Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does St. Francis Area Schools serve?
St. Francis Area Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for St. Francis Area Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in St. Francis Area Schools is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.