Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop

MARSHALL, Minnesota — 11 schools

288
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$164,027
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop operates 11 public schools serving 288 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 other, 4 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 293 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 $164,027 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 36.3% local, 33.7% state, and 30.0% 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. The district's equity score — 74/100, ranked #47 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 20.3:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 62.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 66.5% White, 20.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% African American across the district's schools.

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop school enrollment varies 42× across entities

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 42 students (highest), a spread of 41 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 66.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop student-counselor ratio is 20:1 — 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

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop chronic absenteeism rate is 62.4% — 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?

30.0%
Federal
33.7%
State
36.3%
Local

Funding Equity

74
Equity Score
47 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good 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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 11 schools in Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop.

White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.9%
Multiracial 4.0%
Other 3.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

20.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
62.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop

School Enrollment
Swwc Elc - Windom
42
Swwc Alc - Windom
41
Swwc Elc - Cosmos
39
Swwc Alc - Pipestone
39
Swwc Elc - Willmar
36
Swwc Elc - Montevideo
30
Swwc Elc - Pipestone
26
Swwc Alternative Learning Center -
19
Swwc Elc - Belview
11
Project Search-Avera Marshall
9
Swwc Alc Midlevel - Windom
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop?

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop has 11 schools, including 6 other, 4 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 288 students.

How much does Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop spend per student?

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop spends $164,027 per student. The district has an equity score of 74/100, ranking #47 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop?

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 Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop?

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop students are 66.5% White, 20.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% African American, 1.9% Asian, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop?

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop has an equity score of 74/100, ranking #47 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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