Stephen-Argyle Central Elementary

www.sac.k12.mn.us/

158 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Based on current educational records, here is a summary description of Argyle Elementary:

Argyle Elementary is a small, rural public school located in the town of Argyle, Minnesota. Situated at the intersection of 3rd and Lincoln, the school serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community, typically catering to students in the early grade levels. As part of a smaller school district in Northwestern Minnesota, it emphasizes a tight-knit learning environment where students receive individualized attention in a traditional classroom setting.

The school is characterized by its focus on core academic fundamentals and community-based education. Being located in a rural region, Argyle Elementary plays an essential role in the social and intellectual development of the town’s youth, often fostering strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding community. While the facility itself reflects the town's modest scale, it provides a dedicated space for students to develop essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social interaction during their formative years.

158

Total Students

11.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stephen-Argyle Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Two or More	1

White
147 (93.0%)
Hispanic
9 (5.7%)
Black
1 (0.6%)
Two or More
1 (0.6%)

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:	STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS
Phone:	(218)437-6615
Website:	http://www.sac.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 27

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 19