Kenyon-Wanamingo School District

225 3rd Ave
Wanamingo, MN 55983-1452
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 644 students in Kenyon-Wanamingo School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Kenyon-Wanamingo School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
644 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kenyon-Wanamingo School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 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 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#248 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

39%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

49%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

49%
41%
(21-22)
≥90%
84%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
19.6%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%

Showing 2001–2013. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
9%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% White
87%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,481 is higher than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,927 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$16,920 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$13 MM
$17,562 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$19,481
$19,326

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$19,927
$20,060

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Kenyon-Wanamingo School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
225 3rd Ave
Wanamingo, MN 55983
(507) 789-7000
Gr: PK-4 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 6th St
Kenyon, MN 55946
(507) 789-6186
Gr: 5-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 6th St
Kenyon, MN 55946
(507) 789-6186
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kenyon-Wanamingo School District?
Kenyon-Wanamingo School District manages 3 public schools serving 644 students.
What is the rank of Kenyon-Wanamingo School District?
Kenyon-Wanamingo School District is ranked #258 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenyon-Wanamingo School District?
87% of Kenyon-Wanamingo School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kenyon-Wanamingo School District?
Kenyon-Wanamingo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Kenyon-Wanamingo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,927 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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