How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fergus Falls Public School District | South St. Paul Public School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fergus Falls, Minnesota | South Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 2,938 | 3,048 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 13.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fergus Falls Public School District | South St. Paul Public School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,865 | $14,850 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.9% | 12.0% |
| State Revenue | 65.2% | 62.3% |
| Local Revenue | 19.9% | 25.6% |
Fergus Falls Public School District
Federal State Local
South St. Paul Public School Dist
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fergus Falls Public School District | South St. Paul Public School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.4% | 46.6% |
| African American | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% | 33.8% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.0% | 49.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fergus Falls Public School District | South St. Paul Public School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 518.3:1 | 317.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.6% | 35.0% |
School Types
Fergus Falls Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
South St. Paul Public School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.