Southland Elementary

Southland Public School District
200 NW WATER ST
ADAMS, MN 55909
223 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Southland Elementary, located in the small, rural community of Rose Creek, Minnesota, serves as a primary educational hub for the local area. As part of the Southland School District (ISD #500), the school is known for its small-town atmosphere and tight-knit community focus, which allows for a more personalized approach to student development. It typically provides a foundational academic experience for students in the primary grades, emphasizing core curriculum subjects while fostering a supportive and safe learning environment.

The school is centrally located on 1st Street North, functioning as a focal point for families in Rose Creek and the surrounding rural region. By maintaining a smaller student body, Southland Elementary is able to facilitate stronger connections between teachers, students, and parents, which is a hallmark of the district’s educational philosophy. The institution is dedicated to preparing students for their future academic endeavors by balancing traditional classroom instruction with the values of a small-town, community-centered education.
223
Total Students
20.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    188 (84.3%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (11.7%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.8%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Southland Public School District
Phone: (507)582-3283
Website: http://www.isd500.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 72
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 10
Kindergarten 32
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 31
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 32
Gender Ratio