Top Rankings
Pelican Rapids School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 865 students in Pelican Rapids 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 Pelican Rapids School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
865 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Pelican Rapids 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 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#246 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.58
# American Indian Students
4 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
16 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
280 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
11%
# Black Students
81 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
9%
12%
# White Students
452 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
52%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
43
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
64
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
70
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
64
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
49
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
61
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
63
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
60
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
64
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
67
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
79
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
72
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,272 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,153 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,272
$17,860
Spending / Student
$14,153
$18,586
Best Pelican Rapids School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pelican Rapids Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 S Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Grades: 7-12
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Viking Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Viking Dr
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-2911
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-2911
Grades: PK-6
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Pelican Rapids Alt Center Mid-level
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pelican Rapids Alt Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
310 S Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pelican Rapids School District?
Pelican Rapids School District manages 4 public schools serving 865 students.
What is the rank of Pelican Rapids School District?
Pelican Rapids School District is ranked #251 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pelican Rapids School District?
52% of Pelican Rapids School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pelican Rapids School District?
Pelican Rapids School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Pelican Rapids School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,153 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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