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Ellsworth Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 128 students in Ellsworth Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Ellsworth Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
2 Schools
2,724 Schools
# Students
128 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ellsworth Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
87%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,805 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,445 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,805
$17,860
Spending / Student
$18,445
$18,585
Best Ellsworth Public School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
513 S Broadway St
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2151
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2151
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Ellsworth Secondary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
513 S Broadway St
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2242
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2242
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ellsworth Public School District?
Ellsworth Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 128 students.
What is the rank of Ellsworth Public School District?
Ellsworth Public School District is ranked #287 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ellsworth Public School District?
87% of Ellsworth Public School District students are White, 8% 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 Ellsworth Public School District?
Ellsworth Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Ellsworth Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,445 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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