How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fairmont Area School District | Southern Plains Education Coop. |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fairmont, Minnesota | Fairmont, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 1,815 | 112 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 6.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fairmont Area School District | Southern Plains Education Coop. |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,209 | N/A |
| Federal Revenue | 13.4% | 20.9% |
| State Revenue | 65.8% | 35.2% |
| Local Revenue | 20.8% | 43.9% |
Fairmont Area School District
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Southern Plains Education Coop.
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fairmont Area School District | Southern Plains Education Coop. |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.4% | 71.7% |
| African American | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.0% | 18.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 6.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.3% | 75.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fairmont Area School District | Southern Plains Education Coop. |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 86:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.6% | 70.4% |
School Types
Fairmont Area School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Southern Plains Education Coop.
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.