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SPECIAL EDUCATION

10 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SUITE, MANKATO, MN 56001MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataSpecial Education SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
267
Students
Total enrolled
$17,270
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 20% vs nat'l
13.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 12% vs nat'l
56/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 12% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 267 students in grades PK–12 in MANKATO, Minnesota.
20% above average funding
District spends $17,270 per pupil, 20% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 56th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SPECIAL EDUCATION is a mid-sized other in MANKATO, Minnesota, serving grades PK–12 with 267 students. The district invests $17,270 per student — 20% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at SPECIAL EDUCATION

267
Total Students
13.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
51%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution186 male · 81 female
70%
30%
Male 70%Female 30%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility51%
National avg 52% · 137 students
Student Composition
75%
10%
9%
Asian2%
White75%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black9%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 271878002173

Academic Outcomes at SPECIAL EDUCATION

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 56th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 94th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 56001

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,270Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,270
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,599
Student Support$3,281
Administration$2,072
Operations$2,591
Other$1,727
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,270 spent per student, an estimated $7,651 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
26%
State government
61.4%
Local (property tax)
26.1%
Federal programs
12.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,270/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
HOOVER ELEMENTARYRosa Parks ElementaryMONROE ELEMENTARYFRANKLIN ELEMENTARY
+6 more
↓
Middle
Prairie Winds Middle SchoolDakota Meadows Middle SchoolCentral Middle School ALC
↓
High School
MANKATO EAST SENIOR HIGHMANKATO WEST SENIOR HIGHCentral High Area Learning CenterCENTRAL FREEDOM SCHOOL
+3 more
School Profile
TypeSpecial Education School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyBlue Earth County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (507)387-1818
NCES ID: 271878002173
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MANKATO seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
MANKATO EAST SENIOR HIGH
1,293 students · 09–12
● 56 opp42% FRL
High
MANKATO WEST SENIOR HIGH
1,223 students · 09–12
● 56 opp32% FRL
Mid
Prairie Winds Middle School
954 students · 06–08
● 56 opp47% FRL
Mid
Dakota Meadows Middle School
878 students · 06–08
● 56 opp35% FRL
Elem
HOOVER ELEMENTARY
503 students · KG–05
● 54 opp30% FRL
Elem
Rosa Parks Elementary
434 students · KG–05
● 56 opp63% FRL
Elem
MONROE ELEMENTARY
428 students · KG–05
● 54 opp40% FRL
Elem
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY
414 students · PK–05
● 56 opp59% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
10 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SUITE, MANKATO, MN 56001
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.