For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 541 students in Nashwauk-Keewatin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Nashwauk-Keewatin School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
541 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nashwauk-Keewatin 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 75% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#283 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Graduation Rate
75%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
84%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,935 is higher than the state median of $17,758. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,503 is less than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,935
$17,758
Spending / Student
$17,503
$18,479
Best Nashwauk-Keewatin School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keewatin-nashwauk Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W 3rd Ave
Keewatin, MN 55753
(218) 778-1280
Keewatin, MN 55753
(218) 778-1280
Gr: PK-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Nashwauk Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 2nd St
Nashwauk, MN 55769
(218) 885-1280
Nashwauk, MN 55769
(218) 885-1280
Gr: 7-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nashwauk-Keewatin School District?
Nashwauk-Keewatin School District manages 2 public schools serving 541 students.
What is the rank of Nashwauk-Keewatin School District?
Nashwauk-Keewatin School District is ranked #303 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 Nashwauk-Keewatin School District?
84% of Nashwauk-Keewatin School District students are White, 13% 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 Nashwauk-Keewatin School District?
Nashwauk-Keewatin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Nashwauk-Keewatin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,503 is less than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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