LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

COTTONWOOD, Minnesota — 2 schools

713
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$22,912
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 2 public schools serving 713 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 720 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lyon County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,912 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 20.8% local, 68.5% state, and 10.7% 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 $89,142 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 #139 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 389:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.0% White, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Lakeview Elementary accounts for 54.0% of all LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

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

LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 389:1 — 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

LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 16.4% — 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 LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the LAKEVIEW 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?

10.7%
Federal
68.5%
State
20.8%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
139 / 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 Lyon County county, where this district is located.

$678
Studio/mo
$834
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,353
3 BR/mo
$1,632
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$89,142
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 2 schools in LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Multiracial 4.6%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

389:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Lakeview Elementary
389
Lakeview Secondary
331

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT?

LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 713 students.

How much does LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $22,912 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #139 in Minnesota.

What is the average teacher salary in LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT is $89,142 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT?

LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 87.0% White, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT?

LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #139 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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