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DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · Public School District
3
Schools
2,448
Students
$14,727
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
13.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-38pp vs nat'l
98.0%
Graduation Rate
+11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Minnesota serving 2,448 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,727 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 14% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
DELANO ELEMENTARYPK–03710
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Delano Intermediate School04–06529
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Delano High School07–121,209
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,727Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
34%
State
60.8%
Local (property tax)
34.1%
Federal
5.0%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
2,448
Students
14%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.0% graduation rate — 11.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 14% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 3 public schools, serving a total of 2,448 students.
What is the graduation rate for DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 98.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $14,727 per pupil — 3% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
14% of students in DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.