MINNEWASKA SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Minnewaska School District is an active public school system situated along 25122 State Highway 28 in Glenwood, Minnesota. Set within a charming rural fringe environment, the district serves a total enrollment of 1,324 students across seven operational schools, offering a seamless educational pathway from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Designed to foster both academic achievement and strong community connections, the district provides a supportive, accessible learning ecosystem for local families, with comprehensive administrative resources and district updates made available through its official site at minnewaska.k12.mn.us.

To support its student body—comprising 610 female and 714 male learners across all grade levels—Minnewaska maintains a well-resourced staffing infrastructure totaling roughly 410 full-time equivalent personnel. Classroom instruction is spearheaded by over 183 full-time equivalent teachers working alongside nearly 44 instructional aides, ensuring attentive, hands-on academic guidance. This teaching core is further bolstered by more than 182 full-time equivalent support staff members who oversee daily operations, student services, and facility maintenance. For researchers, prospective families, and community members alike, Minnewaska School District exemplifies a balanced, well-staffed rural educational system deeply committed to long-term student success and youth development.
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Total Schools
1,324
Total Students
183.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MINNEWASKA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White1,238
Hispanic30
Black6
Asian11
Two or More35
American Indian2
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    1,238 (93.5%)
  • Two or More
    35 (2.6%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    11 (0.8%)
  • Black
    6 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in MINNEWASKA SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle2
High2
Other2
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:7
Students:1,324*
Teachers (FTE):183.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.2