PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 800 Coney Street West in Perham, Minnesota, the Perham-Dent Public School District serves as an active, foundational educational system for families across a rural remote community setting within the greater Fergus Falls region. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school district, it manages four school facilities that deliver a continuous academic continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. With a total enrollment of 1,671 students, the district maintains balanced grade-level cohorts from early childhood education to high school graduation, fostering a close-knit environment structured to support localized learning needs.

The district's student body comprises 875 male and 796 female learners, representing a diverse background that includes 1,349 White, 180 Hispanic, 80 multiracial, 28 American Indian, 26 Black, and 8 Asian students. To deliver comprehensive instruction and individual student support, the district maintains a robust workforce equivalent to roughly 458.5 full-time staff members. This team includes approximately 221.9 full-time equivalent teachers, 53.3 instructional aides, and 183.3 support staff members dedicated to academic quality and operational excellence. Families, students, and researchers interested in learning more can visit the district online at perhamschools.org or reach out directly by phone at (218) 346-4501.
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Total Schools
1,671
Total Students
221.9
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White1,349
Hispanic180
Black26
Asian8
Two or More80
American Indian28
  • White
    1,349 (80.7%)
  • Hispanic
    180 (10.8%)
  • Two or More
    80 (4.8%)
  • American Indian
    28 (1.7%)
  • Black
    26 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High2
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:4
Students:1,671*
Teachers (FTE):221.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.5
Schools in PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 4 Schools