Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch

www.ghecschools.org/

138 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Granada Huntley East Chain (GHEC) Elementary School is a public school located in the small rural community of Granada, Minnesota. As part of a consolidated school district, it serves students in the surrounding region, emphasizing a close-knit, community-focused educational environment. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience that prioritizes core subjects while fostering the social and emotional growth of its young learners.

The school operates with a focus on small class sizes and personalized attention, characteristic of many rural Minnesota districts. By utilizing its official website, the school maintains clear lines of communication with parents and the community regarding academic standards, school events, and district resources. GHEC Elementary strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best, preparing them for the transition to the secondary level within the Granada Huntley East Chain school system.

138

Total Students

10.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	13
Two or More	5

White
120 (87.0%)
Hispanic
13 (9.4%)
Two or More
5 (3.6%)

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:	Granada Huntley East Chain
Phone:	(507)447-2211
Website:	http://www.ghecschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 18

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 18