Kelliher Public School District

345 4th St Nw
Kelliher, MN 56650-0259
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 329 students in Kelliher Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Kelliher Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
329 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Kelliher Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#358 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Kelliher Public   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kelliher Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kelliher Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kelliher Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Kelliher Public   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.58
# American Indian Students
161 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
49%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
11%
# Black Students
2 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
160 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
49%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
17
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
20
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
25
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
16
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
29
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
26
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
27
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
20
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,851 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,386 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Kelliher Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Kelliher Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$24,851
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Kelliher Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,386
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Kelliher Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Kelliher Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kelliher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
345 4th St Nw
Kelliher, MN 56650
(218) 647-8286
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
Kelliher Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
345 4th St Nw
Kelliher, MN 56650
(218) 647-3110
Grades: 7-12
| 152 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kelliher Public School District?
Kelliher Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 329 students.
What is the rank of Kelliher Public School District?
Kelliher Public School District is ranked #362 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Kelliher Public School District?
49% of Kelliher Public School District students are American Indian, 49% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kelliher Public School District?
Kelliher Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Kelliher Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,386 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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