ESKO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located along 2 East Highway 61 in Esko, Minnesota, the Esko Public School District provides a comprehensive educational environment for families across the region. Situated in a fringe town setting within the Duluth metropolitan area, this open, traditional public school district operates two distinct school facilities that serve students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. With its accessible community location and dedicated single-district structure, Esko delivers a fully integrated PK–12 academic pathway designed to guide learners through every stage of their early and secondary education.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district supports a student body of 1,287 enrolled children, maintaining a balanced cohort distribution from early childhood programs through high school graduation. To ensure robust academic instruction and well-rounded student support, the district relies on a substantial workforce comprising approximately 276 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes nearly 154 FTE teachers, 16 instructional aides, and over 105 support staff personnel. This favorable staffing footprint enables the Esko Public School District to maintain strong instructional oversight, foster individual student growth, and sustain an engaged learning community.
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Total Schools
1,287
Total Students
153.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ESKO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White1,189
Hispanic26
Black3
Asian4
Two or More60
American Indian5
  • White
    1,189 (92.4%)
  • Two or More
    60 (4.7%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.3%)
  • Black
    3 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in ESKO 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:1,287*
Teachers (FTE):153.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.4
Schools in ESKO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 2 Schools