Lester Prairie Public School Dist. School District
School District · Lester Prairie, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
459
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
459
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#185 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,162
$2,446 vs Minnesota median
District size
459 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Lester Prairie Public School Dist.
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lester Prairie Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Lester Prairie Secondary | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lester Prairie Public School Dist.
Lester Prairie Public School Dist. is a Lester Prairie, Minnesota school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 459 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. District-level spending was $12,162 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Lester Prairie Public School Dist. demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lester Prairie Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Lester Prairie Public School Dist. students show an average math proficiency of 49.2% and ELA proficiency of 49.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lester Prairie Public School Dist., colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lester Prairie Public School Dist. with test data.
Schools in Lester Prairie Public School Dist.
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Lester Prairie
- Total Enrollment
- 459
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- District spending per student
- $12,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lester Prairie Public School Dist.?
Lester Prairie Public School Dist. has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lester Prairie Public School Dist.?
The average composite rating for Lester Prairie Public School Dist. is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lester Prairie Public School Dist.?
Lester Prairie Public School Dist.'s district-level spending was $12,162 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lester Prairie Public School Dist.?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lester Prairie Public School Dist. is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lester Prairie Public School Dist.?
Lester Prairie Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lester Prairie Public School Dist. with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Lester Prairie Public School Dist.?
Across schools in Lester Prairie Public School Dist. with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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