Carlos Elementary

www.alexschools.org/

108 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carlos Elementary is a public school located in Carlos, Minnesota, serving students as part of the Alexandria Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where students receive personalized attention. As a core component of the Alexandria school system, Carlos Elementary emphasizes foundational academic development, character education, and the cultivation of a strong sense of community among its students, staff, and local families.

By leveraging the resources of the broader Alexandria Public Schools district, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare elementary-age children for future academic success. The school acts as a local hub for education in the Carlos area, focusing on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere that encourages curiosity and social growth. For those seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, district policies, or specific school programs, the school maintains an active presence through the official Alexandria Public Schools website.

108

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carlos Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	5
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

White
96 (88.9%)
Hispanic
5 (4.6%)
Two or More
5 (4.6%)
American Indian
2 (1.9%)

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:	Alexandria Public School District
Phone:	(320)852-7181
Website:	http://www.alexschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 15

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 19