Lakeview Elementary

lakeview.alschools.org/

400 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lakeview Elementary School is a public school located in Albert Lea, Minnesota, serving students as part of the Albert Lea Area Schools district. Situated on Abbott Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. As part of a smaller school district, Lakeview benefits from a tight-knit atmosphere that focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student population while preparing them for middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Albert Lea school district, which prioritizes innovation, academic excellence, and student well-being. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s website, families can access information regarding curriculum, school calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. Lakeview Elementary serves as a central hub for the neighborhood families it serves, aiming to provide a comprehensive educational experience that encourages both personal and intellectual development in a safe and inclusive setting.

400

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeview Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	105
Black	8
Asian	25
Two or More	14
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
240 (60.0%)
Hispanic
105 (26.3%)
Asian
25 (6.2%)
Two or More
14 (3.5%)
Black
8 (2.0%)
American Indian
6 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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)379-5020
Website:	http://lakeview.alschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 72