For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 347 students in Nicollet 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 Nicollet Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
3 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
347 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Nicollet 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
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
23 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
11%
# Black Students
6 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
308 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
89%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
7
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
16
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
16
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
27
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
24
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,677 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,948 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,677
$17,860
Spending / Student
$20,948
$18,586
Best Nicollet Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nicollet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Nicollet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Grades: 7-12
| 177 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nicollet Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1 Pine Street
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nicollet Public School District?
Nicollet Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 347 students.
What is the rank of Nicollet Public School District?
Nicollet Public School District is ranked #229 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 Nicollet Public School District?
89% of Nicollet Public School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nicollet Public School District?
Nicollet Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Nicollet Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,948 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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