CALEDONIA ELEMENTARY

295 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Caledonia Elementary School, located at 511 W. Main St. in Caledonia, Minnesota, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. As a public institution, it is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the region, focusing on academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential skills. The school operates within the Caledonia Area School District, emphasizing a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Caledonia Elementary typically emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates character development and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on the unique needs of elementary-aged children, the school aims to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere that prepares students for their transition into middle school. Its location in the heart of Caledonia reflects its role as a central hub for families and educational activity in the area.

295

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CALEDONIA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	11
Black	1
Two or More	8

White
275 (93.2%)
Hispanic
11 (3.7%)
Two or More
8 (2.7%)
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:	CALEDONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)725-5205
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 39