DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

EYOTA, Minnesota — 3 schools

1,098
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$13,162
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 3 public schools serving 1,098 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,057 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Olmsted County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,162 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 21.0% local, 71.6% 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 $76,899 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 #398 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 352.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.7% White, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools.

Dover-Eyota Elementary accounts for 48.2% of all DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 237 students (lowest) to 509 students (highest), a spread of 272 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

DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 352:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 25.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.4%
Federal
71.6%
State
21.0%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
398 / 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 Olmsted County county, where this district is located.

$1,112
Studio/mo
$1,189
1 BR/mo
$1,407
2 BR/mo
$1,957
3 BR/mo
$2,360
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$76,899
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 3 schools in DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 5.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

352.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Dover-Eyota Elementary
509
Dover-Eyota High School
311
Dover-Eyota Middle School
237

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,098 students.

How much does DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $13,162 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #398 in Minnesota.

What is the average teacher salary in DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is $76,899 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 90.7% White, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #398 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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