Enrollment
16
Combined
DISTRICT 11 · STATE 50
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTHERN MN EDUCATION CONSORTIUM·NCES 270032705011
CARDS Program
406 W MAIN ST, LEROY, MN 55951 · (507) 857-1160 · Mower County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL16 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
6.3:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.0:1 · STATE 6.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
10 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 2 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 4 | 25% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 3 | 19% |
| Grade 12 | 2 | 13% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
16
+3 (+23%) vs 2017
% White
94%
was 100%
% Hispanic
6%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 16 | 2.5 | 6.3:1 | 63% (10) |
| 2023-24 | 12 | N/A | N/A | 75% (9) |
| 2022-23 | 14 | N/A | N/A | 57% (8) |
| 2017-18 | 13 | N/A | N/A | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CARDS Program.
About CARDS Program
CARDS Program runs as a small combined-grade school in LEROY, Minnesota. It covers pre-K through 12, with a total enrollment of 16 students. Enrollment is 68% lower than the average for combined schools in Minnesota, which is about 50.
In Southern MN Education Consortium, 13 schools enroll a combined 181 students.
Most students at CARDS Program are White: 94% of enrollment. The remaining students are 6% Hispanic. Census figures show Mower County is about 75% White.
CARDS Program counts 2.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 6.3 students for each one. Combined schools in Minnesota average about 6.4:1, a similar figure. About 63% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. Public schools in Mower County average 55%.
Mower County has these Census figures: median household income is about $73,074, roughly 24% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. The public schools of Mower County number 34 and enroll about 7,434.
The school nearest to CARDS Program is LEROY ELEMENTARY, at a distance of less than a tenth of a mile. Within five miles of CARDS Program, there are 2 other public schools.
NCES describes the area around CARDS Program as Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment was 13 in 2017-18 and 16 in 2024-25, a increase of 3 students. The White share of enrollment decreased from 100% to 94% over the same period.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at CARDS Program. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Mower County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
40,343
Census ACS
Median income
$73,074
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
34
7,434 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Southern MN Education Consortium
- SMEC ALCHigh · 70 students
- Enrich AldenCombined · 17 students
- Success EastCombined · 16 students
- RESETCombined · 11 students
- Enrich KingslandCombined · 10 students
- First Step - KingslandElementary · 9 students
Other schools in LEROY
- LEROY SECONDARYHigh · 138 students
- LEROY ELEMENTARYElementary · 120 students
Nearby schools
- LEROY ELEMENTARY0.0 mi · 120
- LEROY SECONDARY0.0 mi · 138
- First Step Adams11.1 mi · 9
- Southland Elementary11.1 mi · 223
- Southland Middle11.1 mi · 107
- Southland Senior High11.1 mi · 190
Frequently asked questions
About CARDS ProgramWhat is the total enrollment at CARDS Program?
CARDS Program enrolls approximately 16 students in grades PK-12.
What age range does CARDS Program serve?
CARDS Program serves students from grade PK through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at CARDS Program?
Approximately 6.3:1 students per teacher at CARDS Program.
How diverse is CARDS Program?
CARDS Program reports a student body of 94% White, 6% Hispanic.
Who oversees CARDS Program?
CARDS Program is overseen by Southern MN Education Consortium in Mower County.
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