How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mankato Public School District | White Bear Lake School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mankato, Minnesota | White Bear Lake, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 8,398 | 8,543 |
| Number of Schools | 21 | 18 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 14:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mankato Public School District | White Bear Lake School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,091 | $15,111 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.5% | 9.3% |
| State Revenue | 61.4% | 51.9% |
| Local Revenue | 26.1% | 38.9% |
Mankato Public School District
Federal State Local
White Bear Lake School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mankato Public School District | White Bear Lake School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.6% | 64.0% |
| African American | 13.2% | 8.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% | 11.2% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 8.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.4% | 7.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.2% | 25.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mankato Public School District | White Bear Lake School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | 18 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 406.5:1 | 368.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.6% | 24.8% |
School Types
Mankato Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
White Bear Lake 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.