Ellsworth Public School District

513 S Broadway St
Ellsworth, MN 56129-0008
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 136 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
136 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ellsworth Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 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.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#258 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
40%
46%
45-49%
51%
30-34%
41%
(21-22)
≥50%
84%
(2022-23)
13.8%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
86%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,581 is higher than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,360 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,581
$17,752
Spending / Student
$17,360
$18,474

Best Ellsworth Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
513 S Broadway St
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2151
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Ellsworth Secondary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
513 S Broadway St
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2242
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ellsworth Public School District?
Ellsworth Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 136 students.
What is the rank of Ellsworth Public School District?
Ellsworth Public School District is ranked #288 out of 515 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?
86% of Ellsworth Public School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ellsworth Public School District?
Ellsworth Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, 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 $17,360 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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