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Prescott School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 4 towns

Serves Prescott, Clifton, Oak Grove and Diamond Bluff, and parts of Trimbelle.

Students
1,184
Schools
4
Spent per student
$14,272
WI $16,459
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
20%
Debt
$40.6M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Prescott School District

  • School Grade B+: better than 67% of Minnesota districts
  • Math proficiency 11 pts above the state
  • Spends 13% less per student than the WI average
  • 15 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 7.1% since 2020
  • Debt of $40.6M, about $34,303 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Wanamingo.

PK–4Kenyon-Wanamingo ElementaryKenyon-Wanamingo School District
5–8Kenyon-Wanamingo MiddleKenyon-Wanamingo School District
9–12Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior HighKenyon-Wanamingo School District

Test scores vs. WI

2020–21
Math proficiency48%
State average 37.2%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 90.1%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$14,272 per student · 13% below WI
Spending
Classroom instruction 56%Support & administration 42%Other 1%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 45%State 52%Federal 4%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
1,274’20
1,290’21
1,243’22
1,247’23
1,184’24

Down 7.1% since 2020.

Students
White 91%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 4%Black 1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

4 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.

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