How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Austin Public School District | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Austin, Minnesota | Buffalo, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 5,120 | 5,313 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 16.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Austin Public School District | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,309 | $13,682 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.0% | 8.4% |
| State Revenue | 68.0% | 62.8% |
| Local Revenue | 17.0% | 28.8% |
Austin Public School District
Federal State Local
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Austin Public School District | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.1% | 86.7% |
| African American | 7.6% | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.0% | 5.1% |
| Asian | 11.5% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.4% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 3.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.6% | 20.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Austin Public School District | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 483:1 | 431:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.1% | 17.9% |
School Types
Austin Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.