WEST CENTRAL AREA N. EL.

WEST CENTRAL AREA
411 1ST ST SE
ELBOW LAKE, MN 56531
144 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
West Central Area North Elementary, located in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the West Central Area School District. As a rural primary school, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged students. The school plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing core academic instruction while fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families can collaborate to support student growth.

The school is characterized by its commitment to small-town values and individualized attention, aiming to build a strong educational baseline for children in the region. By integrating standard curriculum requirements with local community engagement, West Central Area North Elementary strives to prepare its students for their transition into secondary education. Its location in Elbow Lake serves as a hub for local students, reflecting the district's broader mission to provide quality public education across its expansive service area.
144
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    124 (86.1%)
  • Two or More
    9 (6.2%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (4.9%)
  • Black
    4 (2.8%)
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: WEST CENTRAL AREA
Phone: (218)685-7500
Website: http://www.isd2342.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 7
Kindergarten 27
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 29
Grade 4 30
Gender Ratio