Runestone Area ED. School District

1204 34th Avenue West
Alexandria, MN 56308-5080
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 84 students in Runestone Area ED. School District.
Public Schools in Runestone Area ED. School District have an average reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public schools of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
84 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 20-29% has increased from 11-19% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
(18-19)
<50%
56%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Runestone Area ED.   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
<50%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Runestone Area ED.   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-29%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Runestone Area ED.   School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
101,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
68 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
81%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
-
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
1
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
4
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
9
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
47
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $47,583 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $46,119 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Runestone Area ED.   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Runestone Area ED.   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$47,583
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Runestone Area ED.   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$46,119
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Runestone Area ED.   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Runestone Area ED. School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Runestone Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
Middle Level Learning Center
Alternative School
700 Northside Drive Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Grades: 7-8
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Runestone Area ED. School District?
Runestone Area ED. School District manages 2 public schools serving 84 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Runestone Area ED. School District?
81% of Runestone Area ED. School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Runestone Area ED. School District?
Runestone Area ED. School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Runestone Area ED. School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $46,119 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 20-29%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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