Carlton Public School District

405 School Ave
Carlton, MN 55718-0310
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 342 students in Carlton Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Carlton Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
342 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Carlton Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#320 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Carlton Public   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carlton Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carlton Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carlton Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Carlton Public   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.58
# American Indian Students
37 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
11%
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
1 Student
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
267 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
78%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
5
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
18
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
27
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,506 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,254 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Carlton Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Carlton Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,506
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Carlton Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,254
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Carlton Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Carlton Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
530 Stine Dr
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
Rank: #22.
Carlton Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 School Ave
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4226
Grades: 6-12
| 175 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Carlton Public School District?
Carlton Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 342 students.
What is the rank of Carlton Public School District?
Carlton Public School District is ranked #342 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carlton Public School District?
78% of Carlton Public School District students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carlton Public School District?
Carlton Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Carlton Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,254 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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