How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart | Cook County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hector, Minnesota | Grand Marais, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 468 | 459 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 10.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart | Cook County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,096 | $18,364 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.3% | 12.7% |
| State Revenue | 66.3% | 57.2% |
| Local Revenue | 23.4% | 30.1% |
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart
Federal State Local
Cook County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart | Cook County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.2% | 67.9% |
| African American | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% | 6.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 13.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 11.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.0% | 35.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart | Cook County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 208:1 | 264:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.6% | 19.9% |
School Types
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Cook County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.