Halverson Elementary

halverson.alschools.org/

360 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Halverson Elementary School, located in Albert Lea, Minnesota, is a public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Albert Lea Area Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational academic environment that focuses on core competencies such as literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community atmosphere where staff work closely with families to ensure that each child has the resources necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond standard academics, Halverson Elementary places a strong emphasis on character building and creating an inclusive school culture. The school typically offers various student activities and support services, including specialized instruction for diverse learning needs and opportunities for extracurricular engagement. By maintaining a focus on safety, collaboration, and personal growth, Halverson aims to prepare its young students for a successful transition to middle school while maintaining the small-town values characteristic of the Albert Lea community.

360

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Halverson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	117
Black	11
Asian	47
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

White
170 (47.2%)
Hispanic
117 (32.5%)
Asian
47 (13.1%)
Two or More
14 (3.9%)
Black
11 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Albert Lea Public School District
Phone:	(507)379-4900
Website:	http://halverson.alschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 79

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 49