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MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · Public School District
23
Schools
8,362
Students
$17,270
Per-Pupil Spend
+20% nat'l
41.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-10pp vs nat'l
90.1%
Graduation Rate
+3.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Minnesota serving 8,362 students across 23 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,270 is above average for a US public school district. 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (23)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BRIDGES COMMUNITY ELEMENTARYKG–05233
EAGLE LAKE ELEMENTARYKG–05301
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARYPK–05414
HOOVER ELEMENTARYKG–05503
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARYKG–05204
KENNEDY ELEMENTARYPK–05370
MONROE ELEMENTARYKG–05428
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARYKG–05333
Rosa Parks ElementaryKG–05434
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARYKG–05376
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Middle School ALC06–080
Dakota Meadows Middle School06–08878
Prairie Winds Middle School06–08954
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FUTURES PROGRAMKG–1233
Prairie Care MankatoKG–1223
SPECIAL EDUCATIONPK–12267
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,270+20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
26%
State
61.4%
Local (property tax)
26.1%
Federal
12.5%

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
23
Schools
8,362
Students
42%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.1%
Opportunity Score56/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.1% graduation rate — 3.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,270 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 23 public schools, serving a total of 8,362 students.
What is the graduation rate for MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 90.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $17,270 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
42% of students in MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is 56/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.