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Le Sueur-Henderson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 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 45%), 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
2,732 Schools
# Students
898 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
57,779 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 522 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#147 out of 527 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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 $17,854. 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 $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,099
$17,854
Spending / Student
$15,167
$18,580
Best Le Sueur-Henderson School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Le Sueur-henderson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 E Ferry St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Le Sueur-henderson High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 E Ferry St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 N 5th St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-4700
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Cooperative
Alternative School
700 South Street
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Grades: 10-12
| 16 students
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 #171 out of 522 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%)
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 $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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