LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT

LA CRESCENT, Minnesota — 3 schools

1,028
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$21,956
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 3 public schools serving 1,028 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 998 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Houston County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,956 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 30.7% local, 61.2% state, and 8.1% 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 $82,297 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 59/100, ranked #136 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 319.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.3% White, 2.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Asian across the district's schools.

La Crescent-Hokah Elementary accounts for 36.0% of all LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means LA CRESCENT-HOKAH 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

LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 320:1 — 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 LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

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

LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 17.0% — 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 LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the LA CRESCENT-HOKAH 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?

8.1%
Federal
61.2%
State
30.7%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
136 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$804
Studio/mo
$889
1 BR/mo
$1,166
2 BR/mo
$1,515
3 BR/mo
$1,903
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$82,297
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 LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 5.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
319.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary
359
La Crescent Senior High
328
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School
311

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT?

LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,028 students.

How much does LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $21,956 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #136 in Minnesota.

What is the average teacher salary in LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT is $82,297 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT?

LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 89.3% White, 2.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Asian, 1.1% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT?

LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #136 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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