Nerstrand Charter School District

205 S 2nd St
Nerstrand, MN 55053-4404
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Nerstrand Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 98 students in Nerstrand Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public School in Nerstrand Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
2,732 Schools
# Students
98 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Nerstrand Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#203 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Nerstrand Charter   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nerstrand Charter   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nerstrand Charter   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nerstrand Charter   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
12%
# Black Students
3 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
91 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
93%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
15
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
19
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,571 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,520 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Nerstrand Charter   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$3 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Nerstrand Charter   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,571
$17,854
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Nerstrand Charter   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$31,520
$18,580
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Nerstrand Charter   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Nerstrand Charter School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nerstrand Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
205 S 2nd St
Nerstrand, MN 55053
(507) 333-6850
Grades: K-5
| 98 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nerstrand Charter School District?
Nerstrand Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 98 students.
What is the rank of Nerstrand Charter School District?
Nerstrand Charter School District is ranked #206 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nerstrand Charter School District?
93% of Nerstrand Charter School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nerstrand Charter School District?
Nerstrand Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Nerstrand Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,520 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-05
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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