ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT

Located at 2002 Mantorville Ave N in Kasson, Minnesota, the Zumbro Education District operates as an active special education and vocational public school district situated on the rural fringe of the greater Rochester metropolitan area. As a non-charter district encompassing four operational schools, it provides specialized instruction and supportive programming across a full grade spectrum from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. The district fulfills a critical regional role by offering structured learning environments, vocational pathways, and tailored educational services to meet the diverse academic and developmental needs of students throughout the community.

During the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a total enrollment of 176 students, with primary concentrations in early childhood prekindergarten (70 students) and upper high school levels, culminating in 49 twelfth-graders. The student body comprises 111 male and 65 female students, reflecting a demographic makeup that includes 142 White, 24 Hispanic, 4 Black, 2 American Indian, 2 multiracial, 1 Asian, and 1 Pacific Islander student. To effectively deliver intensive, specialized support, the district maintains a remarkably robust staffing structure totaling approximately 155 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated professional team includes 63.3 FTE teachers, 10.43 FTE instructional aides, and 81.63 FTE support staff, ensuring an exceptionally high ratio of personnel to students tailored to special education and career-technical instruction.