Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District

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Zumbrota, Minnesota - 4 schools

An equity score of 35/100 ranks Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District #307 of 410 districts in Minnesota (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,519 per pupil, Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District ranks #315 of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending (Minnesota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,249
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$13,519
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District operates 4 public schools serving 1,249 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 combined, 1 middle 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 Goodhue County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,519 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 34.0% local, 59.0% state, and 7.0% 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 35/100, ranked #307 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 314.7:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 6.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.6% White, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School, with a diversity index of 18.0/100.

Its largest campus is Zumbrota-Mazeppa Senior High, enrolling 401 students (32% of the district's total enrollment).

Zumbrota-Mazeppa Senior High accounts for 32.1% of all Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District-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

Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District school enrollment ranges from 194 students (lowest) to 401 students (highest), a spread of 207 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

Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District student-counselor ratio is 315:1 — 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 Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District is typically wider than the Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District chronic absenteeism rate is 6.9% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.0%
Federal
59.0%
State
34.0%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
307 / 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 4 schools in Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District.

White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 2.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 17.6/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District's schools, below the Minnesota average of 42.8.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School 18.0
  2. 2 Zumbrota-Mazeppa Senior High 17.7
  3. 3 Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School 17.5
  4. 4 Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary School 17.3

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
314.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
6.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District

School Enrollment
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Senior High
401
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary School
349
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School
298
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School
194

How Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Minnesota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Pierz Public School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Pillager Public School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Melrose Public School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Esko Public School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Zumbrota-Mazeppa 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 Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District?

Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 combined, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,249 students.

How much does Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District spend per student?

Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District spends $13,519 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #307 in Minnesota.

What is the demographic composition of Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District?

Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District students are 90.6% White, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District?

Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #307 out of 410 districts in Minnesota.