B+
Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 21 towns
Serves Warren, Alvarado, Oslo, McCrea, Northland, Esther, Vega, Comstock, Tabor, Oak Park, Higdem, Sandsville, Warrenton, Farley, Angus, Big Woods, Brandt, Boxville, Brislet, Helgeland and Fork, and parts of Euclid, Alma, Bloomer and Foldahl.
Students
589
Schools
2
Spent per student
$16,576
MN $17,091
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
40%
Debt
$3.1M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District
- School Grade B+: better than 73% of Minnesota districts
- Graduation rate (4-year) 6 pts above the state
- 16 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 8.7% since 2020
- Debt of $3.1M, about $5,261 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Percy.
PK–6Karlstad ElementaryTri-County School District
7–12Tri-County SecondaryTri-County School District
Test scores vs. MN
2020–21Math proficiency47%
State average 44.2%
Reading / language arts53%
State average 52.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)90%
State average 84.4% · small group: the state reports 80–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$16,576 per student · 3% below MN
Spending
Classroom instruction 60%Support & administration 34%Other 6%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 29%State 66%Federal 5%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
542’20
581’21
585’22
580’23
589’24
Up 8.7% since 2020.
Students
White 84%Hispanic 12%Two or more races 4%Asian <1%Black <1%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.