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Barnum Public School District

3675 County Rd 13
Barnum, MN 55707-9696
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Barnum Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 675 students in Barnum Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Barnum Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
675 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Barnum Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#104 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
46%
46%
61%
51%
49%
41%
87%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
86%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,458 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,341 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,458
$17,854
Spending / Student
$13,341
$18,580

Best Barnum Public School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnum Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3813 E. North St.
Barnum, MN 55707
(218) 389-6976
Gr: PK-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Barnum Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3675 County Rd 13
Barnum, MN 55707
(218) 389-3273
Gr: 7-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Barnum Public School District?
Barnum Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 675 students.
What is the rank of Barnum Public School District?
Barnum Public School District is ranked #116 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barnum Public School District?
86% of Barnum Public School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barnum Public School District?
Barnum Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Barnum Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,341 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 675 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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