Top Rankings
Faribault 51±¬ÁÏ District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,014 students in Faribault 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Faribault 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
3,014 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Faribault 51±¬ÁÏ District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 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 77% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#429 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Graduation Rate
77%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
33%
12%
% Black
24%
12%
% White
36%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,762 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,453 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,762
$17,854
Spending / Student
$20,453
$18,580
Best Faribault 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Faribault Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2855 1st Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Lincoln Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6600
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6600
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
922 Sw Home Place
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6500
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Parshall St
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6700
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Faribault Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 9th Ave Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6100
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Falcons Online Academy-middle
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Gr: 5-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Faribault Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
704 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6300
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Faribault Day School Alc
Alternative School
2855 1st Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Secondary Area Learning Cntr Summer
Alternative School
2855 1st Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Faribault 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Faribault 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 11 public schools serving 3,014 students.
What is the rank of Faribault 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Faribault 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #452 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Faribault 51±¬ÁÏ District?
36% of Faribault 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Faribault 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Faribault 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Faribault 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,453 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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