Le Sueur-Henderson School District

115 1/2 N 5th Street Suite 200
Le Sueur, MN 56058-1849
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Le Sueur-Henderson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 898 students in Le Sueur-Henderson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Le Sueur-Henderson School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,724 Schools
# Students
898 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Le Sueur-Henderson School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#137 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
55%
46%
50%
51%
42%
41%
92%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
18%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
77%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,099 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,167 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,099
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,167
$18,585

Best Le Sueur-Henderson School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Le Sueur-henderson Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 E Ferry St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
115 N 5th St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Le Sueur-henderson High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 E Ferry St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Cooperative
Alternative School
700 South Street
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Gr: 10-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Le Sueur-Henderson School District?
Le Sueur-Henderson School District manages 4 public schools serving 898 students.
What is the rank of Le Sueur-Henderson School District?
Le Sueur-Henderson School District is ranked #167 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Le Sueur-Henderson School District?
77% of Le Sueur-Henderson School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Le Sueur-Henderson School District?
Le Sueur-Henderson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Le Sueur-Henderson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,167 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 898 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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