Laporte Public School District

District Overview
Nestled in a remote rural community in northern Minnesota, the Laporte Public School District operates as an active, traditional public school system dedicated to serving families from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Headquartered at 315 Main Street West in Laporte, the district oversees three operational schools that together foster an intimate and focused learning environment for 332 enrolled students. The student body reflects an almost equal gender distribution—comprising 167 female and 165 male pupils—with a demographic makeup primarily highlighted by White and American Indian students, alongside peers of diverse multicultural backgrounds.

To support its comprehensive PK–12 academic programming, the district maintains a strong human resources foundation composed of more than 123 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes approximately 66 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, supported by instructional aides and specialized support personnel who ensure individualized attention and small class dynamics. For prospective parents evaluating local educational options, students stepping into its classrooms, or researchers studying rural public school operations, the Laporte Public School District stands out as a well-staffed, community-anchored system. Further information can be explored online at http://laporte.k12.mn.us/ or by contacting the district directly at (218) 224-2288.
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Total Schools
332
Total Students
66.1
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laporte Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White263
Hispanic2
Black3
Asian2
Two or More19
American Indian43
  • White
    263 (79.2%)
  • American Indian
    43 (13.0%)
  • Two or More
    19 (5.7%)
  • Black
    3 (0.9%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Laporte Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
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:332*
Teachers (FTE):66.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.0
Schools in Laporte Public School District
Found 3 Schools