Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District

518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-2280
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 14 students in Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Minnesota.
Public Elementary Schools in Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,655 Schools
# Students
81 Students
571,925 Students
# Teachers
n/a
40,363 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#167 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
<50%
45%
<50%
51%
<50%
41%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.61
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
80%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $47,580 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $46,679 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$47,580
$17,854
Spending / Student
$46,679
$18,580

Best Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Educational 5-8
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Grades: 5-8
| 6 students
Rank: #22.
Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Grades: PK-4
| 8 students

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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