REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP

FERGUS FALLS, Minnesota — 3 schools

69
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$825,234
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP operates 3 public schools serving 69 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 61 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Otter Tail County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $825,234 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 85.3% local, 11.3% state, and 3.4% 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.

and 60.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 53.6% White, 14.3% African American, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs accounts for 65.6% of all REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP school enrollment varies 5.7× across entities

REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP school enrollment ranges from 7 students (lowest) to 40 students (highest), a spread of 33 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP chronic absenteeism rate is 60.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

3.4%
Federal
11.3%
State
85.3%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$678
Studio/mo
$749
1 BR/mo
$983
2 BR/mo
$1,367
3 BR/mo
$1,432
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP.

White 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 14.3%
Multiracial 17.9%
Other 10.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

60.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP

School Enrollment
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs
40
Lakes Country Academy
14
Lakes Country Academy - Alex
7

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP?

REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP has 3 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 69 students.

How much does REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP spend per student?

REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP spends $825,234 per student.

What is the average rent near REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP?

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

What is the demographic composition of REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP?

REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP students are 53.6% White, 14.3% African American, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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