DELANO ELEMENTARY

www.delano.k12.mn.us

744 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Delano Elementary School, located at 678 Tiger Drive in Delano, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Delano Public Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, the school fosters a supportive environment designed to meet the diverse learning needs of its young students. As part of the "Tiger" community, the school emphasizes character development alongside core curriculum, aiming to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school benefits from being part of a district that prides itself on small-town values combined with high-quality educational resources. By leveraging a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and the local community, Delano Elementary provides a well-rounded experience that encourages student curiosity and growth. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or curriculum highlights, the district’s official website at [www.delano.k12.mn.us](http://www.delano.k12.mn.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and parent communication.

744

Total Students

47.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DELANO ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	662
Hispanic	35
Black	11
Asian	5
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
662 (89.0%)
Hispanic
35 (4.7%)
Two or More
30 (4.0%)
Black
11 (1.5%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)972-6200
Website:	http://www.delano.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 26

Kindergarten 159

Grade 1 178

Grade 2 186

Grade 3 195