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AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · Public School District
14
Schools
5,120
Students
$17,197
Per-Pupil Spend
+20% nat'l
67.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+15pp vs nat'l
76.7%
Graduation Rate
-9.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Minnesota serving 5,120 students across 14 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 76.7% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,197 is above average for a US public school district. 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BANFIELD ELEMENTARY01–04461
NEVELN ELEMENTARY01–04339
SOUTHGATE ELEMENTARY01–04496
SUMNER ELEMENTARY01–04325
WOODSON KINDERGARTEN CENTERPK–KG352
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ELLIS MIDDLE07–08720
I.J. HOLTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL05–06741
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AUSTIN AREA LEARNING CENTER06–12240
AUSTIN AREA LEARNING CNTR. - SUMMER09–120
Austin Online Academy06–1264
AUSTIN SENIOR HIGH09–121,345
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AUSTIN COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERPK–1237
CLC - Pre-KindergartenPK–PK0
NEW DOMINION ACADEMYKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,197+20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
17%
State
68.0%
Local (property tax)
17.0%
Federal
15.0%

State funding accounts for 68% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
5,120
Students
67%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate76.7%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,197 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 76.7%, graduation is 9.8 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 14 public schools, serving a total of 5,120 students.
What is the graduation rate for AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 76.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $17,197 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
67% of students in AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.