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
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.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 516 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
53%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,500
$17,887
Spending / Student
$11,983
$18,614
Best Esko Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winterquist Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-3361
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-3361
Grades: PK-6
| 669 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Secondary
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-4673
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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