Minneota Public School District

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Minneota, Minnesota - 2 schools

An equity score of 33/100 ranks Minneota Public School District #322 of 410 districts in Minnesota (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,219 per pupil, Minneota Public School District ranks #343 of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending (Minnesota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

518
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,219
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Minneota Public School District operates 2 public schools serving 518 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 Lyon County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,219 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 21.2% local, 66.2% state, and 12.6% 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 33/100, ranked #322 of 410 in Minnesota against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 277:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 11.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.6% White, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Minneota Secondary, enrolling 296 students (53% of the district's total enrollment).

Minneota Secondary accounts for 53.4% of all Minneota Public School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Minneota Public School District a distant remainder — means Minneota 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

Minneota Public School District student-counselor ratio is 277:1 — 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 Minneota Public School District is typically wider than the Minneota Public School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Minneota Public School District chronic absenteeism rate is 11.8% — 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?

12.6%
Federal
66.2%
State
21.2%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
322 / 410
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

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

White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Multiracial 3.5%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

277:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
11.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Minneota Public School District

School Enrollment
Minneota Secondary
296
Minneota Elementary
258

How Minneota Public School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Minnesota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Bertha-Hewitt Public School Dist. Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
New Century School Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Ogilvie Public School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Partnership Academy Inc. Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Twin Cities Academy Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Minneota 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 Minneota Public School District?

Minneota Public School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 518 students.

How much does Minneota Public School District spend per student?

Minneota Public School District spends $13,219 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #322 in Minnesota.

What is the demographic composition of Minneota Public School District?

Minneota Public School District students are 89.6% White, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Minneota Public School District?

Minneota Public School District has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #322 out of 410 districts in Minnesota.