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Enrollment Analysis: American Indian students comprised 0.6% of Watonwan County's student body in 2023-24 school year

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Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz

There were 12 American Indian students enrolled in Watonwan County public schools in the 2023-24 school year, 25% less than the previous year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Data showed that Watonwan County welcomed 1,983 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 0.6% of the student body to be the third least represented ethnicity in the county.

Among the seven schools in the county, St. James Middle/High School recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2023-24 school year, with eight.

According to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), Minnesota's fourth graders scored 241 in math, just above the national average of 237. Their reading score of 216 was on par with the U.S. average, but shows a slight decline over recent years. Eighth graders scored 284 in math and 264 in reading, both above the national averages. 

However, despite these results, both grade levels remain below pre-pandemic levels in math and reading.

As of 2024, according to Public School Review, the student-to-teacher ratio in Minnesota's public schools stands at 1:16, slightly worse than the national average of 1:15. This is part of a larger framework within Minnesota's educational system, which is the 10th largest in the United States, accommodating over 869,000 students across 2,709 public schools.

Ethnicities in Watonwan County County in 2023-24 School Year

Hispanic (55.8%)White (41.3%)<5% Ethnicities (3.0%)

Enrollment Demographics in Watonwan County Schools During 2023-24 School Year

School NameNo. of American Indian Students% of American Indian StudentsTotal School Enrollment
Butterfield Secondary School21.9%107
Armstrong School11.5%67
St. James Middle/High School81.4%581
Butterfield Elementary School11%103
St. James Northside Elementary School00%492
Madelia Secondary School00%289
Madelia Elementary School00%344

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