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Le Sueur-Henderson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 911 students in Le Sueur-Henderson 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 Le Sueur-Henderson School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
911 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Le Sueur-Henderson 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#147 out of 527 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
167 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
11%
# Black Students
21 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
691 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
76%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
76
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
49
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
58
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
59
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
75
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
64
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
78
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
77
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
80
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,869 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,951 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,869
$17,860
Spending / Student
$14,951
$18,586
Best Le Sueur-Henderson School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilltop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 S St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Grades: 4-5
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Le Sueur-henderson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 E Ferry St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Le Sueur-henderson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 E Ferry St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #44.
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 N 5th St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-4700
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Cooperative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
706 Turril St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-6244
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-6244
Grades: 10-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Le Sueur-Henderson School District?
Le Sueur-Henderson School District manages 5 public schools serving 911 students.
What is the rank of Le Sueur-Henderson School District?
Le Sueur-Henderson School District is ranked #135 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Le Sueur-Henderson School District?
76% of Le Sueur-Henderson School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Le Sueur-Henderson School District?
Le Sueur-Henderson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Le Sueur-Henderson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,951 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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