BATTLE LAKE ELEMENTARY

www.battlelake.k12.mn.us

230 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Battle Lake Elementary is a public school located in the small, close-knit community of Battle Lake, Minnesota. Serving as a central pillar of the local school district, the elementary school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where students can build a strong academic foundation. The school emphasizes small-town values, focusing on individual student development, character building, and ensuring that each child receives personalized attention within a safe and engaging classroom setting.

Beyond standard academics, Battle Lake Elementary prides itself on its strong connection to the surrounding community and its commitment to preparing students for future success. The school encourages active parental involvement and works to integrate local resources into the learning experience. By maintaining a student-centered approach and utilizing the school district’s resources at their Summit Street location, the institution strives to cultivate both academic excellence and social responsibility in its young learners.

230

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BATTLE LAKE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	11
Two or More	13
American Indian	5

White
201 (87.4%)
Two or More
13 (5.7%)
Hispanic
11 (4.8%)
American Indian
5 (2.2%)

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:	BATTLE LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)864-5217
Website:	http://www.battlelake.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 33

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 28