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4 schools in SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP.

Minnesota · 94 students · 1 city

SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP., Minnesota runs 4 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 94 students across 1 elementary and 1 high.

7-year change in SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP.

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
94
-49 (-34%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 77%
% Hispanic
25%
was 15%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
SOUTHERN PLAINS AREA LEARNING CNTR.FairmontHigh08-1247
SOUTHERN PLAINS BRIDGESFairmontCombinedKG-1223
SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP.FairmontElementaryPK-KG19
POSITIVE APPROACH TO LEARNINGFairmontCombinedKG-125

About SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP.

SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP. is a rural-scale Minnesota school district running 4 campuses with combined enrollment near 94.

On the level-by-level breakdown, SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP. consists of 1 elementary, 1 high school, and 2 combined or other.

Average enrollment per school in SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP. is about 24, below the Minnesota average of roughly 357.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP. has fell 34% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 143 students to 94. The school count fell from 5 to 4 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 77% to 65%.

On allk12, the community for SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP. discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP. run?
SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP. has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 94 students in Minnesota.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP.?
SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP. includes 1 elementary, 1 high, 2 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP.?
SOUTHERN PLAINS AREA LEARNING CNTR. is the largest public school in SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP. by enrollment, with approximately 47 students.
What grade levels does SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP. serve?
SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP. schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 4 campuses.