How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. | Fridley Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Detroit Lakes, Minnesota | Fridley, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 2,775 | 2,788 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 19.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. | Fridley Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,880 | $17,928 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| State Revenue | 65.1% | 65.0% |
| Local Revenue | 24.0% | 26.0% |
Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.
Federal State Local
Fridley Public School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. | Fridley Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.4% | 29.4% |
| African American | 1.4% | 34.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.0% | 21.0% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 5.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15.5% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 8.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.5% | 58.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. | Fridley Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 363.4:1 | 505:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.4% | 34.7% |
School Types
Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Fridley 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.