CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL

www.cannonriverstemschool.org/

Charter School 224 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Cannon River STEM School (CRSS), located in Faribault, Minnesota, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. As its name suggests, the school places a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By integrating these disciplines into a comprehensive curriculum, CRSS aims to move beyond traditional textbook learning, instead prioritizing hands-on inquiry, problem-solving, and project-based learning to prepare students for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce.

The school is defined by a supportive, community-oriented environment that encourages students to become active participants in their own education. With a focus on small class sizes and personalized learning, the faculty works to tailor instruction to individual student needs while fostering critical thinking and collaborative skills. By bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application, Cannon River STEM School strives to cultivate curious, innovative, and lifelong learners who are well-prepared for high school and beyond.

224

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	57
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	17

White
144 (64.3%)
Hispanic
57 (25.4%)
Two or More
17 (7.6%)
Asian
4 (1.8%)
Black
2 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL
Phone:	(507)331-7836
Website:	http://www.cannonriverstemschool.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 18

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 16