BARNESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.

District Overview
Located at 310 5th St SE in Barnesville, Minnesota, the Barnesville Public School District serves as an active educational hub for families across the local community. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school system set within a distant rural landscape, the district forms an integral part of the broader Fargo metropolitan region. Across its two operational school campuses, the district delivers a continuous academic continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, ensuring that students of all ages receive comprehensive foundational learning, college preparation, and personal development opportunities.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a student body of 870 enrolled children, maintaining well-proportioned class sizes across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. To guide and support these learners, the district employs a robust workforce totaling approximately 210 full-time equivalent staff members, anchored by a dedicated team of nearly 114 full-time equivalent teachers along with essential instructional aides and operational support personnel. For parents, prospective residents, and educational researchers seeking to learn more about the district's programs and community impact, administrative services can be reached at (218) 354-2217 or explored online via its official website at barnesville.k12.mn.us.
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Total Schools
870
Total Students
113.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARNESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
Demographic Student Count
White798
Hispanic26
Black6
Asian1
Two or More34
American Indian5
  • White
    798 (91.7%)
  • Two or More
    34 (3.9%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (3.0%)
  • Black
    6 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in BARNESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
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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:2
Students:870*
Teachers (FTE):113.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.7
Schools in BARNESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
Found 2 Schools