How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Park Rapids Public School District | Waseca Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Park Rapids, Minnesota | Waseca, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 1,765 | 1,784 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Park Rapids Public School District | Waseca Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,698 | $14,362 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.5% | 10.8% |
| State Revenue | 63.0% | 64.6% |
| Local Revenue | 26.5% | 24.5% |
Park Rapids Public School District
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Waseca Public School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Park Rapids Public School District | Waseca Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.4% | 65.8% |
| African American | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% | 25.8% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 5.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.3% | 35.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Park Rapids Public School District | Waseca Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 614:1 | 417.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.1% | 23.3% |
School Types
Park Rapids Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Waseca Public School District
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.