Banfield Elementary

banfield.austin.k12.mn.us/

574 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Banfield Elementary is a public school located in Austin, Minnesota, and operates as part of the Austin Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to elementary-aged children, fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development.

The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for success by providing a supportive learning environment. By offering a range of classroom instruction and resources, Banfield Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For families seeking more detailed information regarding curriculum, school policies, or community events, the school maintains an official presence through the Austin Public Schools website at [http://www.austin.k12.mn.us](http://www.austin.k12.mn.us).

574

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	148
Black	52
Asian	104
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	24

White
223 (38.9%)
Hispanic
148 (25.8%)
Asian
104 (18.1%)
Black
52 (9.1%)
Pacific Islander
24 (4.2%)
Two or More
21 (3.7%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Austin Public School District
Phone:	(507)460-1200
Website:	http://banfield.austin.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 120

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 111