FINLAYSON ELEMENTARY

58 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Finlayson Elementary School is located at 2159 Highway 18 in Finlayson, Minnesota. As a rural educational institution, it serves as a foundational hub for the local community, providing primary education to students in the surrounding area. The school is part of the East Central School District, which emphasizes a commitment to fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment for its elementary-aged population.

The school is characterized by its small-town atmosphere, which typically allows for closer connections between students, staff, and families. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and personalized instruction, Finlayson Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for future success in middle and high school. Its location in Pine County reflects a dedication to providing accessible, quality public education to families living in the rural northern reaches of the district.

Total Students

5.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FINLAYSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	3
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
47 (81.0%)
Two or More
5 (8.6%)
Hispanic
3 (5.2%)
Asian
2 (3.4%)
American Indian
1 (1.7%)

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:	HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(320)233-7611
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	58
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 6

Kindergarten 4

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 7

Grade 6 10