Total enrollment
3,643
+247 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
Le Sueur County
Minnesota · Public K-12
Across Le Sueur County, 13 public K-12 schools educate around 3,869 students, roughly 1 in 8 residents. The level mix runs 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 6 high.
4-year change in Le Sueur County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Le Sueur County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Minnesota | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 43.9% | #35 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,869 | #41 of 80 | #1,572 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 11 | #50 of 80 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #45 of 80 | #1,507 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 32.5% | #67 of 80 | #2,338 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 36.4% | #43 of 80 | #1,607 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.
Le Sueur County school rankings
Residents
29,113
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
5 districts
Enrollment
3,869
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$94,968
Above Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
32.5%
Below Minnesota avg
Elementary
6
2,048 students
Middle
1
226 students
High
6
1,595 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Tri-City United School District
1,596 students · 5 districts in Le Sueur County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Le Sueur 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
26.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.0% under 18
Test scores in Le Sueur County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High· 65.4%
- CLEVELAND ELEMENTARY· 58.6%
- WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN SR.· 56.3%
- Le Center Pre K-8· 50.0%
- Montgomery Pre K-8· 48.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Tri-City United High School· 36.0%
- WATERVILLE ELEMENTARY· 36.7%
- CLEVELAND SECONDARY· 44.9%
- Le Sueur-Henderson Elementary· 47.3%
- Montgomery Pre K-8· 48.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Pre K-8 | Montgomery | Elementary | PK-08 | 608 | · |
| Tri-City United High School | Montgomery | High | 09-12 | 603 | · |
| Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High | Le Sueur | High | 06-12 | 500 | · |
| CLEVELAND ELEMENTARY | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-06 | 390 | · |
| Le Sueur-Henderson Elementary | Le Sueur | Elementary | PK-05 | 390 | · |
| Le Center Pre K-8 | Le Center | Elementary | PK-08 | 385 | · |
| WATERVILLE ELEMENTARY | Waterville | Elementary | PK-04 | 264 | · |
| CLEVELAND SECONDARY | Cleveland | High | 07-12 | 260 | · |
| WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN SR. | Waterville | High | 09-12 | 232 | · |
| LE SUEUR-HENDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Le Sueur | Middle | 06-08 | 226 | · |
| SWMetro Level 3 | Le Center | Elementary | KG-08 | 11 | · |
| Cleveland Credit Recovery | Cleveland | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| Tri-City United Credit Recovery | Montgomery | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Le Sueur County
About Le Sueur County
Le Sueur County is a small county of about 29,113 residents in Minnesota. Its public-school system serves approximately 3,869 students across 13 schools.
In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $94,968 a year, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 4%. That income level is 23% above the Minnesota median.
In terms of grade levels, Le Sueur County is made up of 6 elementary schools (2,048 students), 1 middle school (226), and 6 high schools (1,595).
Tri-City United School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,596 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Le Sueur County has climbed 7% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,396 students to 3,643.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Le Sueur County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data