Horace May Elementary

4415 WASHINGTON AVE SW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601

300 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Horace May Elementary, located in Bemidji, Minnesota, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, providing education for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Bemidji Area Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is known for its dedicated teaching staff and a curriculum designed to prepare students for the middle school transition by focusing on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the classroom, Horace May Elementary promotes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging active parental involvement and community engagement. The school often hosts various events and programs aimed at strengthening the bond between families and the school environment. With its focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, Horace May strives to instill a love of learning in its students while cultivating the core values necessary for them to succeed as responsible members of the Bemidji community.

300

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horace May Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	48

White
229 (76.3%)
American Indian
48 (16.0%)
Two or More
20 (6.7%)
Hispanic
2 (0.7%)
Black
1 (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:	Bemidji Public School District
Phone:	(218)333-3240
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 87

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 78