Isle Public School District

730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342-4590
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 394 students in Isle Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Isle Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
394 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Isle Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50-59% has decreased from 60-69% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#299 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
38%
46%
44%
51%
20-24%
41%
(21-22)
50-59%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.60
% American Indian
10%
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
80%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,619 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,173 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,619
$17,742
Spending / Student
$17,173
$18,463

Best Isle Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Isle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3494
Gr: PK-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Isle Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3101
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Isle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3146
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Isle Public School District?
Isle Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 394 students.
What is the rank of Isle Public School District?
Isle Public School District is ranked #321 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Isle Public School District?
80% of Isle Public School District students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Isle Public School District?
Isle Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Isle Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,173 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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