For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 181 students in Lancaster Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Lancaster Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less 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
181 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Lancaster Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
2 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
171 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
94%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
9
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
14
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
14
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
11
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
12
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
15
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
17
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
5
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
11
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,177 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,006 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,177
$17,860
Spending / Student
$20,006
$18,586
Best Lancaster Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lancaster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Central Ave S
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 105 students
Rank: #22.
Lancaster Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Central Ave S
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lancaster Public School District?
Lancaster Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 181 students.
What is the rank of Lancaster Public School District?
Lancaster Public School District is ranked #125 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster Public School District?
94% of Lancaster Public School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lancaster Public School District?
Lancaster Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Lancaster Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,006 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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