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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.·NCES 271023012878

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten

204 WILLOW ST E, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501 · (218) 847-4418 · Becker County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL17 STUDENTS
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Not graded

This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work

Enrollment
17
Elementary
DISTRICT 302 · STATE 344
Student : Teacher
,
0 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
8 students
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Pre-K17100%
Student demographics
White
1271%
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 60% · US 43%
Two+
318%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 7% · US 5%
Native American
212%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 2% · US 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1482%
Female
318%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten→Out of State Care and Treatment
Based on grade levels within DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Where Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten ranks

Among elementary schools
MeasureThis schoolIn MinnesotaIn Becker County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
17#1,080 of 1,130#8 of 8
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About Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten is an elementary school in DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota, and it is part of DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.. The school had 17 students in pre-K in 2024-25. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Minnesota) has about 344 students.

Across its 9 schools, DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. enrolls 2,728 students. Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten is one of those schools.

At 71%, White students outnumber all other groups at Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten combined. It is also 18% multiracial and 12% Native American. Becker County's residents are about 85% White, 15 points above the school's share.

Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 47%.

Census Bureau estimates for Becker County show that median household income is about $71,388, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 22 public schools operate in Becker County, serving about 4,637 students.

Of nearby public schools, LINCOLN EARLY CHILDHOOD ED. CENTER is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.

The NCES locale for Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten is Town: Remote, which covers schools in a town far from an urbanized area.

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Becker County at a glance

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Population
35,343
Census ACS
Median income
$71,388
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
4,637 students

Quick facts

School name
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten
District
DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
Address
204 WILLOW ST E, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501
Phone
(218) 847-4418
County
Becker County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
17
Teachers (FTE)
0
Free and reduced lunch
8 (47%)
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
271023012878
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten
How large is Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten?
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten enrolls approximately 17 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten an elementary, middle, or high school?
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many students per teacher at Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten?
Approximately unreported students per teacher at Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten.
How diverse is Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten?
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten reports a student body of 71% White, 18% Two or more.
Who oversees Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten?
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten is overseen by DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. in Becker County.
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