How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. | Hutchinson Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Detroit Lakes, Minnesota | Hutchinson, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 2,775 | 2,765 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 15:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. | Hutchinson Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,880 | $12,790 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.0% | 11.8% |
| State Revenue | 65.1% | 63.8% |
| Local Revenue | 24.0% | 24.4% |
Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.
Federal State Local
Hutchinson 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. | Hutchinson Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.4% | 73.7% |
| African American | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.0% | 18.4% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15.5% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 5.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.5% | 25.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. | Hutchinson Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 363.4:1 | 413:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.4% | 18.0% |
School Types
Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Hutchinson Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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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.