Barnesville Elementary School

BARNESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
310 5TH ST SE
BARNESVILLE, MN 56514
490 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Barnesville Elementary School, located in Barnesville, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for primary education within the local community. Operating as part of the Barnesville Public School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of foundational skills for students in their early formative years. The school is known for its commitment to small-town values while preparing students for future educational success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating technology and personalized learning strategies to engage a diverse student body. Beyond the classroom, Barnesville Elementary encourages community involvement and parent participation, aiming to create a collaborative culture that supports the "Trojan" spirit. Through its focus on character development and student-centered instruction, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience in a safe and welcoming setting.
490
Total Students
33.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    456 (93.1%)
  • Two or More
    17 (3.5%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: BARNESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
Phone: (218)354-2300
Website: http://www.barnesville.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 76
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 68
Grade 1 53
Grade 2 76
Grade 3 70
Grade 4 73
Grade 5 74
Grade 6 76
Gender Ratio