Home > Minnesota > Rock County

Luverne Public School District

Item: Luverne Public School District
Rating: 10
Author: Public School Review

709 N Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156-1229

( shown in map)

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (507) 283-8088

Top Rankings

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

Overview

This School District

This State (MN)

# Schools

5 Schools

2,768 Schools

# Students

1,142 Students

875,540 Students

# Teachers

94 Teachers

57,000 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Luverne Public School District	Minnesota
Pre-K	27	52
Kind	84	106
1	80	109
2	72	113
3	74	117
4	87	114
5	91	117
6	87	117
7	90	117
8	94	117
9	74	122
10	88	125
11	94	127
12	100	139

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Luverne Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (MN)

#44 out of 525 school districts
(Top 10%)

View Data

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Luverne Public School District
2023	#44
2022	#38
2021	#60
2019	#116
2018	#69
2017	#91
2016	#120
2015	#127
2014	#105
2013	#163
2012	#96

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

60%

46%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Luverne Public School District	Minnesota
2023	60%	46%
2022	62%	45%
2021	55%	45%
2019	69%	56%
2018	67%	58%
2017	69%	59%
2016	71%	60%
2015	65%	61%
2014	68%	61%
2013	65%	61%
2012	67%	62%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

61%

51%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Luverne Public School District	Minnesota
2022	61%	51%
2021	58%	53%
2019	60%	59%
2018	67%	60%
2017	66%	61%
2016	61%	60%
2015	64%	60%
2014	62%	59%
2013	57%	58%
2012	82%	76%
2011	80%	74%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

57%

41%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Luverne Public School District	Minnesota
2022	57%	41%
2021	47%	45%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(21-22)

85-89%

84%

View Data

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Luverne Public School District	Minnesota
2022	87%	84%
2021	92%	84%
2020	92%	84%
2019	87%	84%
2018	92%	83%
2017	95%	83%
2016	95%	82%
2015	92%	82%
2014	92%	82%
2013	92%	81%
2012	77%	80%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(2022-23)

14.1%

27.3%

View Data

Chronic Absenteeism Rate Trends
Year	Luverne Public School District	Minnesota
2023	14.1%	27.3%
2022	16.1%	31.2%
2021	10.5%	21.2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30

0.60

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Luverne Public School District	Minnesota
2023	0.24	0.59
2022	0.23	0.58
2021	0.26	0.57
2020	0.24	0.54
2019	0.24	0.54
2018	0.23	0.53
2017	0.23	0.53
2016	0.21	0.52
2015	0.19	0.51
2014	0.18	0.48
2013	0.18	0.47
2012	0.18	0.45
2011	0.19	0.44
2010	0.17	0.42
2009	0.14	0.41
2008	0.13	0.41
2007	0.15	0.40
2006	0.14	0.37
2005	0.14	0.37
2004	0.13	0.35
2003	0.12	0.34
2002	0.12	0.32
2001	0.11	0.31
2000	0.05	0.29
1999	0.04	0.28
1998	0.05	0.26
1997	0.05	0.24
1996	0.05	0.23
1995	0.06	0.23
1994	0.04	0.22
1993	0.04	0.21
1992	0.04	0.19
1991	0.02	0.16

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Luverne Public School District	Minnesota
2023	1%	2%
2022	1%	2%
2021	1%	2%
2018	1%	2%
2017	1%	2%
2016	1%	2%
2013	1%	2%
2012	1%	2%
2011	1%	2%
2010	2%	2%
2009	1%	2%
2008	1%	3%
2007	1%	2%
2006	1%	2%
2005	1%	3%
2004	2%	3%
2003	1%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Luverne Public School District	Minnesota
2023	1%	7%
2021	1%	7%
2020	1%	7%
2019	1%	7%
2018	1%	7%
2017	1%	7%
2016	2%	7%
2015	1%	6%
2014	2%	6%
2013	1%	6%
2012	1%	7%
2011	1%	6%
2010	2%	6%
2009	2%	6%
2008	1%	6%
2007	2%	6%
2006	2%	6%
2005	2%	5%
2004	2%	5%
2003	2%	5%
2002	3%	5%
2001	3%	5%
2000	3%	5%
1999	2%	5%
1998	2%	4%
1997	2%	4%
1996	2%	4%
1995	2%	4%
1994	2%	4%
1993	2%	3%
1992	2%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

10%

12%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2023)
Year	Luverne Public School District	Minnesota
2023	6%	11%
2022	7%	10%
2021	7%	10%
2020	7%	9%
2019	7%	9%
2018	6%	9%
2017	6%	9%
2016	6%	9%
2015	6%	9%
2014	5%	8%
2013	5%	8%
2012	5%	7%
2011	4%	7%
2010	4%	7%
2009	3%	6%
2008	3%	6%
2007	3%	6%
2006	3%	5%
2005	3%	5%
2004	2%	4%
2003	2%	4%
2002	2%	4%
2001	2%	3%
1998	1%	2%
1997	1%	2%
1996	1%	2%
1995	1%	2%
1994	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

12%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Luverne Public School District	Minnesota
2023	1%	12%
2022	1%	12%
2021	2%	11%
2020	1%	11%
2019	1%	11%
2018	1%	11%
2017	1%	11%
2016	1%	10%
2014	1%	10%
2013	1%	9%
2012	1%	9%
2011	1%	9%
2010	2%	10%
2009	1%	10%
2008	2%	9%
2007	2%	9%
2006	1%	8%
2005	2%	8%
2004	1%	8%
2003	1%	7%
2002	1%	7%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

83%

60%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Luverne Public School District	Minnesota
2023	87%	62%
2022	88%	63%
2021	86%	64%
2020	87%	66%
2019	87%	66%
2018	88%	67%
2017	88%	67%
2016	89%	68%
2015	90%	69%
2014	90%	71%
2013	91%	72%
2012	91%	73%
2011	90%	74%
2010	90%	75%
2009	93%	76%
2008	93%	76%
2007	92%	77%
2006	93%	79%
2005	92%	79%
2004	93%	80%
2003	94%	81%
2002	94%	82%
2001	94%	83%
2000	97%	84%
1999	98%	85%
1998	97%	86%
1997	97%	87%
1996	97%	87%
1995	97%	88%
1994	97%	88%
1993	98%	89%
1992	98%	90%
1991	99%	91%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Luverne Public School District	Minnesota
2023	4%	6%
2022	3%	6%
2021	3%	6%
2020	4%	5%
2019	4%	5%
2018	3%	4%
2017	3%	4%
2016	1%	4%
2015	3%	4%
2014	2%	3%
2013	1%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,046 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,758. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $25,849 is higher than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

This School District

This State (MN)

Total Revenue

$18 MM

$15,547 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Luverne Public School District	Minnesota
2023	$18 MM	$9 MM
2022	$18 MM	$9 MM
2021	$18 MM	$9 MM
2020	$18 MM	$9 MM
2019	$18 MM	$8 MM
2018	$16 MM	$8 MM
2017	$16 MM	$7 MM
2016	$15 MM	$7 MM
2015	$13 MM	$6 MM
2014	$14 MM	$7 MM
2012	$13 MM	$6 MM
2011	$14 MM	$7 MM
2010	$13 MM	$6 MM
2009	$13 MM	$6 MM
2008	$13 MM	$6 MM
2007	$13 MM	$6 MM
2006	$12 MM	$6 MM
2005	$12 MM	$6 MM
2004	$12 MM	$6 MM
2003	$13 MM	$6 MM
2002	$11 MM	$7 MM
2001	$11 MM	$7 MM
2000	$10 MM	$6 MM
1999	$11 MM	$7 MM
1998	$11 MM	$7 MM
1997	$9 MM	$7 MM
1996	$9 MM	$6 MM
1995	$9 MM	$5 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$30 MM

$16,179 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Luverne Public School District	Minnesota
2023	$30 MM	$9 MM
2022	$30 MM	$9 MM
2021	$30 MM	$9 MM
2020	$30 MM	$9 MM
2019	$20 MM	$9 MM
2018	$17 MM	$8 MM
2017	$15 MM	$8 MM
2016	$15 MM	$7 MM
2015	$12 MM	$6 MM
2014	$13 MM	$7 MM
2012	$12 MM	$6 MM
2011	$12 MM	$6 MM
2010	$12 MM	$6 MM
2009	$12 MM	$6 MM
2008	$12 MM	$6 MM
2007	$11 MM	$6 MM
2006	$12 MM	$6 MM
2005	$12 MM	$6 MM
2004	$11 MM	$6 MM
2003	$12 MM	$7 MM
2002	$11 MM	$7 MM
2001	$12 MM	$7 MM
2000	$10 MM	$7 MM
1999	$16 MM	$7 MM
1998	$15 MM	$7 MM
1997	$9 MM	$7 MM
1996	$8 MM	$6 MM
1995	$8 MM	$6 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$16,046

$17,758

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Luverne Public School District	Minnesota
2023	$15,784	$15,292
2022	$14,844	$14,997
2021	$15,503	$15,834
2020	$14,844	$14,997
2019	$14,449	$14,113
2018	$13,027	$14,902
2017	$12,585	$14,246
2016	$12,375	$13,431
2015	$10,821	$12,051
2014	$11,558	$12,820
2012	$10,848	$12,250
2011	$11,502	$12,557
2010	$10,733	$12,051
2009	$10,977	$11,416
2008	$10,911	$11,377
2007	$10,296	$10,573
2006	$9,236	$10,187
2005	$8,904	$9,471
2004	$8,995	$9,255
2003	$9,546	$9,258
2002	$8,119	$9,018
2001	$7,815	$8,614
2000	$7,313	$8,140
1999	$7,335	$8,059
1998	$7,322	$7,429
1997	$6,025	$7,402
1995	$5,778	$6,624
1992	$4,795	$5,777

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$25,849

$18,479

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Luverne Public School District	Minnesota
2023	$25,426	$15,221
2022	$24,376	$15,385
2021	$24,975	$15,759
2020	$24,376	$15,385
2019	$15,568	$14,956
2018	$13,463	$15,174
2017	$11,627	$14,982
2016	$11,894	$14,117
2015	$9,998	$11,992
2014	$10,614	$13,172
2012	$9,890	$12,023
2011	$10,089	$11,899
2010	$9,917	$11,992
2009	$9,913	$11,593
2008	$10,042	$11,230
2007	$9,113	$10,536
2006	$9,092	$10,149
2005	$8,744	$9,268
2004	$8,697	$9,179
2003	$8,693	$9,746
2002	$8,023	$9,476
2001	$8,571	$8,680
2000	$7,280	$8,712
1999	$10,833	$8,638
1998	$10,335	$7,392
1997	$6,265	$7,891
1995	$5,465	$6,943
1992	$4,819	$6,055

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Luverne Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Luverne Elementary School

(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
:

10/

Top 10%

Add to Compare

709 N Kniss Ave
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4497

Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #22.

Luverne Middle School

(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

709 N Kniss Ave
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491

Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #33.

Luverne Senior High School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

709 N Kniss Ave
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491

Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #44.

Luverne Alternative Program

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

709 N Kniss Ave
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491

Gr: 10-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Rank: n/an/a

Out-of-state Care And Treatment

Alternative School

Add to Compare

709 N Kniss Ave
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491

Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Luverne Public School District?

Luverne Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,142 students.

What is the rank of Luverne Public School District?

Luverne Public School District is ranked #38 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)

What is the racial composition of students in Luverne Public School District?

83% of Luverne Public School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Luverne Public School District?

Luverne Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.

What is Luverne Public School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $25,849 is higher than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

Recent Articles

August 26, 2026

How to Evaluate School Safety Beyond Headlines

Learn how to evaluate school safety beyond headlines by examining reliable data, school climate, emergency planning, bullying prevention, communication, student experiences, and everyday security practices before choosing a school.

August 26, 2026

Choosing a Public School for Executive Function Needs

Learn how to choose a public school for a child with executive function challenges by evaluating routines, classroom support, organization, accommodations, communication, transitions, and special education services before enrollment.

August 26, 2026

What School Climate Surveys Tell You Before Enrolling

Learn how school climate surveys reveal student safety, belonging, relationships, engagement, and support, and how families can interpret results carefully before choosing a public school for their child today.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,142 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MN)
: Top 10%
: 60% (Top 10%)
: 61% (Top 20%)
: 57% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education