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St. Francis, MN vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd spends 33.9% more per student than St. Francis.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.3% lower in Brainerd than in St. Francis. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Brainerd had 1.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to St. Francis
 St. Francis, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,702$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,905  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,926$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31944573
 Students per Counselor835  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
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Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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