TRI-COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Located at 303 Pembina Trail South in Karlstad, Minnesota, the Tri-County School District is an active, regular public school system serving a remote rural community. Operating two school facilities, the non-charter district provides a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Within the 2024–2025 NCES dataset context, the district serves a total enrollment of 179 students—comprising 93 female and 86 male learners. The student body includes 167 White, 4 Hispanic, 3 Asian, 3 Black, 1 American Indian, and 1 student of two or more races, creating a close-knit learning environment across its primary and secondary grade levels.

To effectively support its student body, the district maintains a total staffing allocation of approximately 76.98 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This instructional and operational framework is anchored by 29.48 FTE teaching positions, supported by 5.95 FTE instructional aides and 41.55 FTE support staff members. As an independent public school district not tied to a supervisory union, Tri-County School District delivers dedicated educational services tailored to its local region. Families, residents, and researchers looking to learn more can access resources via the district's website at http://tricounty.k12.mn.us/ or contact the main office at (218) 436-2261.