How do these districts compare?
| Metric | DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. | Saint Paul Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota | SAINT PAUL, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 2,775 | 32,316 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 87 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 14.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. | Saint Paul Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,087 | $24,161 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.0% | 21.0% |
| State Revenue | 65.1% | 53.2% |
| Local Revenue | 24.0% | 25.8% |
DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
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Saint Paul Public Schools
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. | Saint Paul Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.4% | 22.4% |
| African American | 1.4% | 26.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.0% | 16.0% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 24.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15.5% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.5% | 66.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. | Saint Paul Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 52 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 351.2:1 | 285.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.8% | 49.8% |
School Types
DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Saint Paul Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.