LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

LANESBORO, Minnesota — 2 schools

434
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$17,655
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 2 public schools serving 434 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 442 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Fillmore County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,655 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 26.9% local, 59.9% state, and 13.2% 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 $83,129 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #324 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 249:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 15.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.0% White, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

Lanesboro Elementary accounts for 56.3% of all LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

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

LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 249:1 — 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

LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 15.4% — 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 LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the LANESBORO 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?

13.2%
Federal
59.9%
State
26.9%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
324 / 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 Fillmore County county, where this district is located.

$774
Studio/mo
$779
1 BR/mo
$1,022
2 BR/mo
$1,370
3 BR/mo
$1,375
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$83,129
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 LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

249:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Lanesboro Elementary
249
Lanesboro Secondary
193

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 434 students.

How much does LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $17,655 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #324 in Minnesota.

What is the average teacher salary in LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is $83,129 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 95.0% White, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #324 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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