MAGELSSEN ELEMENTARY

FOSSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
700 1ST ST E
FOSSTON, MN 56542
340 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Magelssen Elementary School, located in Fosston, Minnesota, serves as the primary educational facility for children in the local community. As a public institution, it is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and student engagement. The school is a key component of the Fosston Public Schools district, typically serving students from kindergarten through the elementary grades.

The school is known for its role in the small, close-knit community of Fosston, where it emphasizes a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families. Magelssen Elementary focuses on building a strong academic base in core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, while providing various support programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By prioritizing a supportive and structured atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle and high school.
340
Total Students
26.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    277 (81.5%)
  • American Indian
    29 (8.5%)
  • Two or More
    19 (5.6%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (3.8%)
  • Black
    2 (0.6%)
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: FOSSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)435-6036
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 152
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47

* 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 36
Kindergarten 42
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 47
Grade 3 51
Grade 4 43
Grade 5 42
Grade 6 40
Gender Ratio