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Lac qui Parle County

Minnesota · Public K-12

Combined enrollment across Lac qui Parle County's 5 public schools is roughly 1,226 students, an average of about 245 per school. Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools runs the largest share. That works out to 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

4-year change in Lac qui Parle County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,226
+76 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Lac qui Parle County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn MinnesotaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
38.0%#61 of 80N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,226#76 of 80#2,621 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#77 of 80N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.8:1#36 of 80#1,254 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
41.1%#35 of 80#2,046 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
37.3%#37 of 80#1,578 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
6,682
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
1,226
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$74,432
Below Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.1%
Above Minnesota avg
Elementary
2
448 students
Middle
1
129 students
High
2
649 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lac qui Parle Valley Schools
660 students · 2 districts in Lac qui Parle County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lac qui Parle County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
78%
Hispanic
10%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
7%
Bachelor's+
23.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.0%
civilian labor
Median age
47
21.7% under 18

Test scores in Lac qui Parle County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.

See all 5 schools in Lac qui Parle County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LAC QUI PARLE VALLEY SECONDARYMadisonHigh07-12380·
Stevens ElementaryDawsonElementaryPK-06297·
Dawson-Boyd SecondaryDawsonHigh07-12269·
MADISON-MARIETTA-NASSAU ELEMENTARYMadisonElementaryPK-04151·
LAC QUI PARLE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLMadisonMiddle05-06129·

Cities in Lac qui Parle County

Madison3 schoolsDawson2 schools

About Lac qui Parle County

Lac qui Parle County is a small Minnesota county of about 6,682 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 1,226 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $74,432, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

For a sense of the school types, Lac qui Parle County is made up of 2 elementary schools (448 students), 1 middle school (129), and 2 high schools (649).

The largest single district in Lac qui Parle County is Lac qui Parle Valley Schools, which alone enrolls about 660 students.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment grew 7%: 1,150 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,226 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Lac qui Parle County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Lac qui Parle County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, with a combined enrollment of about 1,226.
How many high schools are in Lac qui Parle County?
Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 649 students.
How many middle schools are in Lac qui Parle County?
Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 129 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lac qui Parle County?
Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 448 students.
What is the largest school district in Lac qui Parle County?
Lac qui Parle Valley Schools is the largest school district in Lac qui Parle County, serving approximately 660 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Lac qui Parle County?
Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota has a population of approximately 6,682, with a median age of 47. About 21.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lac qui Parle County?
Median household income in Lac qui Parle County is $74,432, below the Minnesota average of $77,501. About 4.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lac qui Parle County?
Approximately 23.3% of adults 25 and older in Lac qui Parle County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lac qui Parle County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 41.1% of students in Lac qui Parle County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Minnesota county average of 41.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lac qui Parle County schools?
Across Lac qui Parle County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data