Sibley Elementary

sibley.alschools.org/

275 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sibley Elementary is a public school located in Albert Lea, Minnesota, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Albert Lea Area School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, aiming to prepare young learners for their future academic journeys while encouraging curiosity and a sense of belonging within the classroom.

The school is situated on West Front Street and serves as a vital resource for families in the Albert Lea area. In addition to its standard core curriculum, Sibley Elementary typically offers various support services and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining a focus on collaborative teaching and community engagement, the school strives to create a positive, structured atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

275

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sibley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	55
Black	11
Asian	54
Two or More	12

White
143 (52.0%)
Hispanic
55 (20.0%)
Asian
54 (19.6%)
Two or More
12 (4.4%)
Black
11 (4.0%)

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)379-5080
Website:	http://sibley.alschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 41

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 44