Southland Public School District

District Overview
Located at 200 NW Water St in Adams, Minnesota, the Southland Public School District is an active, non-charter public school system serving a distant rural community within the broader Austin metropolitan area. Operating three facilities, the district offers a complete educational continuum spanning from prekindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Serving a total enrollment of 520 students, Southland balances small-town accessibility with a full suite of primary and secondary programs, creating a close-knit and structured learning environment for local families.

To support its student population—comprising 263 male and 257 female students across a range of backgrounds, including a strong local core alongside a growing Hispanic student community—the district maintains a well-staffed educational ecosystem. Southland employs approximately 138 full-time equivalent staff members, anchored by over 78 teaching professionals, 15 instructional aides, and nearly 45 dedicated support personnel. This generous staffing commitment ensures attentive classroom instruction and robust student services, making the Southland Public School District a well-resourced focal point for local learning, academic development, and community engagement.
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Total Schools
520
Total Students
78.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southland Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White457
Hispanic48
Asian6
Two or More4
American Indian2
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    457 (87.9%)
  • Hispanic
    48 (9.2%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.2%)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Southland Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
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:3
Students:520*
Teachers (FTE):78.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.7
Schools in Southland Public School District
Found 3 Schools