Edgerton Public School District

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Edgerton, Minnesota - 2 schools

An equity score of 51/100 ranks Edgerton Public School District #195 of 410 districts in Minnesota (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,291 per pupil, Edgerton Public School District ranks #336 of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending (Minnesota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

434
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,291
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Edgerton Public School District operates 2 public schools serving 434 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Pipestone County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,291 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending. See how Minnesota compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 16.9% local, 74.8% state, and 8.3% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 51/100, ranked #195 of 410 in Minnesota against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 218.5:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 12.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 71.3% White, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Edgerton Secondary, enrolling 228 students (52% of the district's total enrollment).

Edgerton Secondary accounts for 52.2% of all Edgerton Public School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Edgerton Public School District a distant remainder — means Edgerton Public School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Edgerton Public School District student-counselor ratio is 219:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Edgerton Public School District chronic absenteeism rate is 12.4% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.3%
Federal
74.8%
State
16.9%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
195 / 410
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Edgerton Public School District.

White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 3.6%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

218.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Edgerton Public School District

School Enrollment
Edgerton Secondary
228
Edgerton Elementary
209

How Edgerton Public School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Minnesota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Lanesboro Public School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Win-E-Mac School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Crosslake Community Charter School Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Cedar Mountain School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Isle Public School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Edgerton Public School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Edgerton Public School District?

Edgerton Public School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 434 students.

How much does Edgerton Public School District spend per student?

Edgerton Public School District spends $13,291 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #195 in Minnesota.

What is the demographic composition of Edgerton Public School District?

Edgerton Public School District students are 71.3% White, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Edgerton Public School District?

Edgerton Public School District has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #195 out of 410 districts in Minnesota.