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WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · Public School District
12
Schools
4,279
Students
$16,678
Per-Pupil Spend
+16% nat'l
70.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+18pp vs nat'l
76.5%
Graduation Rate
-10.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Minnesota serving 4,279 students across 12 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 76.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,678 is above average for a US public school district. 71% 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 55/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
KENNEDY ELEMENTARYPK–05715
Lakeland Elementary SchoolPK–05565
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARYPK–05649
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Middle School ALC06–0811
WILLMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08874
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
WILLMAR AREA LEARNING CENTER09–12109
WILLMAR SENIOR HIGH09–121,224
Other Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Greater Minnesota Education Center03–120
JEFFERSON LEARNING CENTERPK–PK73
Lake Park School04–1219
LAKEVIEW SCHOOLKG–124
Prairie Lakes Education Center04–1236
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,678+16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
72%
15%
State
72.2%
Local (property tax)
15.4%
Federal
12.4%

State funding accounts for 72% 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
12
Schools
4,279
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate76.5%
Opportunity Score55/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,678 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 76.5%, graduation is 10.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
71% 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 WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 12 public schools, serving a total of 4,279 students.
What is the graduation rate for WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 76.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $16,678 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
71% of students in WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is 55/100. 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.