This Mankato Area Public Schools Demographic Study was presented during a summer Work Session. Although the document is dated January 2025.

The report is detailed! It spans 119 pages, but one of the most insightful sections begins around page 55, where it explores student market share.
In this context, market share refers to the percentage of school-age children within the district’s boundaries who are enrolled in Mankato Area Public Schools compared to those who attend charter, private, homeschool or neighboring district schools. It’s a key indicator of how many families are choosing our public schools versus other educational options, and it helps identify trends in enrollment, retention, and community trust.

Elizabeth Hanke

Mankato Area Public School Board

On behalf of my constituents