How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools | Forest Lake Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Buffalo, Minnesota | Forest Lake, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 5,313 | 5,855 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 12 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 19:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools | Forest Lake Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,682 | $14,282 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| State Revenue | 62.8% | 56.4% |
| Local Revenue | 28.8% | 33.9% |
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
Federal State Local
Forest Lake Public School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools | Forest Lake Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.7% | 76.4% |
| African American | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 7.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.8% | 21.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools | Forest Lake Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 29 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 431:1 | 408.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.9% | 21.0% |
School Types
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Forest Lake Public School District
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.