ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
The St. Cloud Public School District is an active, traditional public school system headquartered at 1201 2nd St S in Waite Park, Minnesota. Serving a dynamic small-city community within the greater St. Cloud metropolitan region, the district operates 27 individual school facilities offering a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. With a total enrollment of nearly 10,000 students, the district boasts a rich cultural diversity—headlined by vibrant Black, White, Hispanic, and multiracial student populations—creating a multicultural environment where young learners are prepared for higher education and future careers.

To support the learning and development of its student body, the district maintains an expansive workforce of over 3,300 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 1,477 classroom teachers, more than 230 instructional aides, and over 1,600 support personnel, ensuring low student-to-teacher engagement and comprehensive educational and emotional wrap-around services. For families, students, and educational researchers, the St. Cloud Public School District stands as a central pillar of learning in Central Minnesota, combining robust operational infrastructure with a strong commitment to community-wide academic success.
27
Total Schools
9,940
Total Students
1,477.3
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White3,584
Hispanic1,203
Black3,970
Asian267
Two or More818
American Indian63
Pacific Islander35
  • Black
    3,970 (39.9%)
  • White
    3,584 (36.1%)
  • Hispanic
    1,203 (12.1%)
  • Two or More
    818 (8.2%)
  • Asian
    267 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    63 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    35 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle2
High11
Other7
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:27
Students:9,940*
Teachers (FTE):1,477.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.7