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WHITE BEAR LAKE DISTRICT CENTER

2482 E COUNTY RD F, WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataSpecial Education SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
94
Students
Total enrolled
$34,074
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 137% vs nat'l
62/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 23% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 94 students in grades PK–PK in WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minnesota.
137% above average funding
District spends $34,074 per pupil, 137% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 62th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

WHITE BEAR LAKE DISTRICT CENTER is a small prekindergarten in WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minnesota, serving grades PK–PK with 94 students. The district invests $34,074 per student — 137% above the national average of $14,347. With only 9% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 62/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at WHITE BEAR LAKE DISTRICT CENTER

94
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
9%
Free Lunch
0
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution64 male · 30 female
68%
32%
Male 68%Female 32%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility9%
National avg 52% · 8 students
Student Composition
84%
Asian5%
White84%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black3%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 274236002452

Academic Outcomes at WHITE BEAR LAKE DISTRICT CENTER

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
62
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 62th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 99th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55110

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$34,074Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$34,074
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$14,992
Student Support$6,474
Administration$4,089
Operations$5,111
Other$3,407
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $34,074 spent per student, an estimated $15,095 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
39%
State government
51.9%
Local (property tax)
38.9%
Federal programs
9.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $34,074/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (62/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 9% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MATOSKA INTERNATIONALOTTER LAKE ELEMENTARYLINCOLN ELEMENTARYONEKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+6 more
↓
Middle
CENTRAL MIDDLESUNRISE PARK MIDDLESUNRISE PARK AREA LEARNING CENTERCENTRAL AREA LEARNING CENTER
+1 more
↓
High School
WHITE BEAR SOUTH CAMPUS SENIORWHITE BEAR AREA LEARNING CENTERWHITE BEAR TRANSITION PLUS PROGRAMWHITE BEAR LAKE NORTH CAMPUS ALC
+3 more
School Profile
TypeSpecial Education School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountyRamsey County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (651)653-3102
NCES ID: 274236002452
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WHITE BEAR LAKE seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Other
WHITE BEAR NORTH CAMPUS SENIOR
1,359 students · 09–10
● 62 opp32% FRL
High
WHITE BEAR SOUTH CAMPUS SENIOR
1,111 students · 11–12
● 62 opp26% FRL
Mid
CENTRAL MIDDLE
1,020 students · 06–08
● 62 opp24% FRL
Mid
SUNRISE PARK MIDDLE
743 students · 06–08
● 62 opp39% FRL
Elem
MATOSKA INTERNATIONAL
554 students · KG–05
● 62 opp25% FRL
Elem
OTTER LAKE ELEMENTARY
484 students · PK–05
● 62 opp24% FRL
Elem
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY
460 students · KG–05
● 62 opp22% FRL
Elem
ONEKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
425 students · PK–05
22% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2482 E COUNTY RD F, WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.