Esko Public School District

2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733-9629
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Esko Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,275 students in Esko Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Esko Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
1,275 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Esko Public School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#9 out of 516 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Esko Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
68%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Esko Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
74%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Esko Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Esko Public   School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.57
# American Indian Students
6 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
5 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
4 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
1,171 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
92%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
61 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
19
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
88
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
90
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
83
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
106
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
86
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
98
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
106
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
111
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,500 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,983 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Esko Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$15 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Esko Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,500
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Esko Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,983
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Esko Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Esko Public School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winterquist Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-3361
Grades: PK-6
| 669 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Secondary
Math: 57% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-4673
Grades: 7-12
| 606 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Esko Public School District?
Esko Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,275 students.
What is the rank of Esko Public School District?
Esko Public School District is ranked #10 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Esko Public School District?
92% of Esko Public School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Esko Public School District?
Esko Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Esko Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,983 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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