For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 487 students in Lester Prairie Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Lester Prairie Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% 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
2 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
487 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Lester Prairie Public School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#241 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
119 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
11%
# Black Students
1 Student
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
349 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
72%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
6
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
25
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
31
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
49
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,622 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 108% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,819
$17,860
Spending / Student
$33,622
$18,586
Best Lester Prairie Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lester Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 Hickory St N
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Grades: PK-6
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
Lester Prairie Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 Hickory St N
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Grades: 7-12
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lester Prairie Public School District?
Lester Prairie Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 487 students.
What is the rank of Lester Prairie Public School District?
Lester Prairie Public School District is ranked #247 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 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 Lester Prairie Public School District?
72% of Lester Prairie Public School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lester Prairie Public School District?
Lester Prairie Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Lester Prairie Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,622 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 108% over four school years.
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