Top Rankings
Red Lake County Central ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 342 students in Red Lake County Central ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Red Lake County Central ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
342 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Red Lake County Central ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 522 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#245 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.59
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
92%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,462 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,643 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,462
$17,854
Spending / Student
$19,643
$18,580
Best Red Lake County Central ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Lake County Central High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Governor St
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Grades: 7-12
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
Red Lake County Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 Minnesota St S
Plummer, MN 56748
(218) 465-4222
Plummer, MN 56748
(218) 465-4222
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Governor St
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Grades: PK
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Red Lake County Central ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Red Lake County Central ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 3 public schools serving 342 students.
What is the rank of Red Lake County Central ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Red Lake County Central ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #239 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 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 Red Lake County Central ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
92% of Red Lake County Central ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Red Lake County Central ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Red Lake County Central ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Red Lake County Central ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,643 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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