Dawson-Boyd Public School District

District Overview
Located at 848 Chestnut Street in Dawson, Minnesota, the Dawson-Boyd Public School District serves as an essential educational anchor for its rural, remote community in western Minnesota. Operating as an active, traditional public school district, the system manages two primary academic facilities designed to deliver a complete educational journey from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district offers a stable, cohesive learning environment tailored to nurture young learners through their early childhood development, middle years, and high school graduation preparation.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district supports a close-knit student body of 566 enrolled students across all grade levels. To foster individualized instruction and strong campus support, Dawson-Boyd maintains a robust workforce comprising approximately 209 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes around 89 teachers, nearly 19 instructional aides, and over 100 specialized support staff personnel. This generous staffing structure enables the district to maintain small learning environments and provide tailored academic, social, and operational resources for students and families throughout the region.
2
Total Schools
566
Total Students
89.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dawson-Boyd Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White469
Hispanic58
Black2
Asian2
Two or More35
  • White
    469 (82.9%)
  • Hispanic
    58 (10.2%)
  • Two or More
    35 (6.2%)
  • Black
    2 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Dawson-Boyd Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
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:2
Students:566*
Teachers (FTE):89.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.3
Schools in Dawson-Boyd Public School District
Found 2 Schools