HAWLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 714 Joseph Street in Hawley, Minnesota, the Hawley Public School District serves as a primary educational anchor within a distant rural setting connected to the broader Fargo metropolitan area. Operating as an active, traditional public school system across three instructional campuses, the district delivers a continuous learning pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The district currently serves a total enrollment of 1,058 students—including 494 female and 564 male learners—fostering a close-knit learning environment that balances small-town community values with rich educational programming across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Supporting this vibrant student body is a dedicated professional workforce of approximately 266 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This staffing framework includes over 156 FTE classroom teachers, nearly 14 FTE instructional aides, and more than 96 FTE support staff members, ensuring comprehensive academic instruction, specialized care, and operational stability. Enrollment remains steady throughout the grade spectrum, from well-populated primary grades to consistent secondary cohorts preparing for post-secondary success. For families considering enrollment, students exploring local offerings, or researchers evaluating regional educational data, the Hawley Public School District can be reached directly at (218) 483-4647 or visited online at www.hawley.k12.mn.us.
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Total Schools
1,058
Total Students
156.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAWLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White999
Hispanic31
Asian6
Two or More21
American Indian1
  • White
    999 (94.4%)
  • Hispanic
    31 (2.9%)
  • Two or More
    21 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in HAWLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
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:3
Students:1,058*
Teachers (FTE):156.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.8
Schools in HAWLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 3 Schools