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2 schools in CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · 308 students · 1 city

Across 2 public schools, CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT (Minnesota) serves approximately 308 K-12 students across 1 elementary and 1 high.

4-year change in CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
308
-87 (-22%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 462 to 308 students (down 33%) and from 39 to 24 full-time teachers (down 38%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
SOUTH TERRACE ELEMENTARYCarltonElementaryPK-05163
CARLTON SECONDARYCarltonHigh06-12145

About CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a rural-scale public-school district in Minnesota. The district oversees 2 schools and enrolls approximately 308 students.

On the school-mix side, CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is made up of 1 elementary and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT runs about 154 students per school, 57% below the state mean of roughly 357.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has shrank 22% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 395 students to 308.

On allk12, the community for CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT run?
CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 308 students in Minnesota.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
SOUTH TERRACE ELEMENTARY is the largest public school in CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT by enrollment, with approximately 163 students.
What grade levels does CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.