MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Serving the small city community of Mankato, Minnesota, the Mankato Public School District is an active, traditional public school system that offers comprehensive educational programming spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Centrally headquartered at 10 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 2, within the Mankato metropolitan region, the non-charter district oversees 27 operational schools structured to support early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school learners. The district serves a total enrollment of 8,219 students, comprising 3,884 female and 4,335 male students. Its diverse student body includes 5,579 White, 1,112 Black, 723 Hispanic, 570 multiracial, 167 Asian, 49 American Indian, and 19 Pacific Islander students, creating an inclusive learning environment across all grade levels.

To effectively manage its academic programs and school sites, the Mankato Public School District maintains a robust workforce totaling approximately 1,803 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The district's instructional framework is driven by over 1,052 FTE teachers, who work alongside roughly 82 FTE instructional aides and nearly 668 FTE support staff personnel to ensure comprehensive student services. Positioned within Congressional District 2701, State Senate District 27018, and State House District 2718B, the district stands as an essential educational resource for local families, students, and educational researchers. Community members and researchers seeking further information can reach the central office at (507) 387-1868 or explore district initiatives online at http://www.isd77.org/.