St. Cloud Public School District

1201 2nd Street S
Waite Park, MN 56387-8888
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 9,546 students in St. Cloud Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in St. Cloud Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
25 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
9,546 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
627 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

St. Cloud Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 69% has decreased from 73% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#384 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of St. Cloud Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of St. Cloud Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St. Cloud Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
69%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of St. Cloud Public   School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.57
# American Indian Students
57 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
259 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
762 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
10%
# Black Students
4,047 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
42%
12%
# White Students
3,685 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
39%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
715 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
484
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
781
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
695
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
667
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
637
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
602
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
602
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
615
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
617
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
659
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
792
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
746
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
747
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
902
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,154 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,662 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$173 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of St. Cloud Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$169 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of St. Cloud Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,154
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in St. Cloud Public   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,662
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in St. Cloud Public   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best St. Cloud Public School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clearview Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7310 State Highway 24
Clear Lake, MN 55319
(320) 370-6510
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Education Center
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3015 3rd St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6890
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Hill Community Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 County Rd 136
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 828 students
Rank: #44.
Westwood Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 Ridgewood Rd
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-7630
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #55.
Kennedy Community School
Math: 37% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Jade Rd
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 370-7430
Grades: PK-8
| 637 students
Rank: #66.
Apollo Senior High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 44th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6790
Grades: 9-12
| 1,301 students
Rank: #77.
Technical Senior High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 33rd St S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-8350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,537 students
Rank: #88.
St. Cloud Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
216 N 8th Ave
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-6790
Grades: 6-12
| 251 students
Rank: #99.
South Junior High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 15th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-7230
Grades: 6-8
| 885 students
Rank: #1010.
Madison Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2805 9th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6330
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #1111.
Discovery Community Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S 7th St
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-6180
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #1212.
North Junior High School
Math: 17% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 N 29th Ave
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 784 students
Rank: #1313.
Talahi Community Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 26%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1321 University Dr Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 370-7780
Grades: PK-2
| 603 students
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 9% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
336 5th Ave Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 370-6660
Grades: 3-5
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Foley
Alternative School
840 Norman Ave N
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 746-2196
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Holdingford
Alternative School
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Kimball
Alternative School
100 Hwy 55 W
Kimball, MN 55353
(320) 398-5585
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Sartell
Alternative School
212 3rd Ave N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-0748
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Sauk Rapids
Alternative School
1833 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ec Sp Educational At Quarryview Educational Center
Special Education School
800 7th St. S.
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 253-5828
Grades: PK
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
Katherine Johnson Education Center
Special Education School
713 Anderson Avenue North
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-8025
Grades: K-12
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newport Academy
Alternative School
1726 7th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6897
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Hospital Programs Non-res
Alternative School
1406 6th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 650-1548
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
St Cloud Hospital Progs-residential
Alternative School
1406 6th Ave No
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 650-1548
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education Facilities
Special Education School
1201 2nd Street S
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to St. Cloud Public School District?
St. Cloud Public School District manages 25 public schools serving 9,546 students.
What is the rank of St. Cloud Public School District?
St. Cloud Public School District is ranked #385 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Cloud Public School District?
42% of St. Cloud Public School District students are Black, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Cloud Public School District?
St. Cloud Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is St. Cloud Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,662 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 25 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 9,546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 69% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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