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Watonwan County

Minnesota · Public K-12

8 public schools serving approximately 1,954 students, in a county of 11,205 residents.

Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
1,954
NCES CCD
Median income
$71,699
Below Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.6%
Above Minnesota avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
ST. JAMES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,107 students · 3 districts in Watonwan County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Watonwan 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
74%
Hispanic
30%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
10%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
42%
Hispanic
55%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
41
26.3% under 18

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
St. James Middle/High SchoolSaint JamesHigh06-12551·
ST. JAMES NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARYSaint JamesElementaryKG-05480·
MADELIA ELEMENTARYMadeliaElementaryPK-06348·
MADELIA SECONDARYMadeliaHigh07-12272·
BUTTERFIELD ELEMENTARYButterfieldElementaryPK-06116·
BUTTERFIELD SECONDARYButterfieldHigh07-12111·
Armstrong SchoolSaint JamesPrekindergartenPK-PK66·
ST. JAMES EARLY CHILDHOODSaint JamesPrekindergartenPK-PK10·

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Watonwan County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Watonwan County, Minnesota, with a combined enrollment of about 1,954.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Watonwan County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Watonwan County?
ST. JAMES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Watonwan County, serving approximately 1,107 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Watonwan County?
Watonwan County has roughly 11,205 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Watonwan County?
Median household income in Watonwan County is $71,699, below the Minnesota average of $77,501. About 9.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Watonwan County?
Approximately 17.2% of adults 25 and older in Watonwan County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Watonwan County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 63.6% of students in Watonwan 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 45.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Watonwan County schools?
Across Watonwan County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Watonwan County?
Watonwan County residents are approximately 74% White, 30% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 10% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Watonwan County is owner-occupied?
Watonwan County has about 4,881 housing units, of which roughly 77.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data