Dassel-Cokato Public Schools

COKATO, Minnesota — 5 schools

2,100
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$14,115
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Dassel-Cokato Public Schools operates 5 public schools serving 2,100 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high, 2 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,020 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wright County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,115 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 18.9% local, 73.7% state, and 7.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $78,319 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 22/100, ranked #396 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 300.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 42.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.2% White, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American across the district's schools.

Dassel-Cokato Senior High accounts for 29.8% of all Dassel-Cokato Public Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Dassel-Cokato Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Dassel-Cokato Public Schools school enrollment varies 7.7× across entities

Dassel-Cokato Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 78 students (lowest) to 601 students (highest), a spread of 523 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Dassel-Cokato Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 301:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Dassel-Cokato Public Schools is typically wider than the Dassel-Cokato Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Dassel-Cokato Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 42.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.4%
Federal
73.7%
State
18.9%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
396 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Wright County county, where this district is located.

$1,242
Studio/mo
$1,405
1 BR/mo
$1,709
2 BR/mo
$2,262
3 BR/mo
$2,531
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$78,319
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Dassel-Cokato Public Schools.

White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 1.0%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

300.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
42.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Dassel-Cokato Public Schools

School Enrollment
Dassel-Cokato Senior High
601
Dassel-Cokato Middle
576
Cokato Elementary
401
Dassel Elementary
364
Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr.
78

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dassel-Cokato Public Schools?

Dassel-Cokato Public Schools has 5 schools, including 2 high, 1 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 2,100 students.

How much does Dassel-Cokato Public Schools spend per student?

Dassel-Cokato Public Schools spends $14,115 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #396 in Minnesota.

What is the average teacher salary in Dassel-Cokato Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Dassel-Cokato Public Schools is $78,319 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Dassel-Cokato Public Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Wright County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Dassel-Cokato Public Schools?

Dassel-Cokato Public Schools students are 91.2% White, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Dassel-Cokato Public Schools?

Dassel-Cokato Public Schools has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #396 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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