GRAND MEADOW ELEMENTARY

GRAND MEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
710 4TH AVE NE
GRAND MEADOW, MN 55936
172 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Grand Meadow Elementary School, located at 710 4th Ave NE in Grand Meadow, Minnesota, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community. As part of the Grand Meadow Public School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education in a supportive, small-town environment. It emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure that young learners are prepared for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Grand Meadow Elementary is known for fostering a close-knit school culture that values community involvement. By maintaining relatively small class sizes, the school is able to offer more personalized attention to its students, helping them navigate early social and educational milestones. The facility serves as a central point for the town’s youth, focusing on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere that encourages curiosity, academic excellence, and personal responsibility.
172
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    163 (94.8%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.3%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.7%)
  • Black
    2 (1.2%)
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: GRAND MEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (507)754-5318
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 5
Kindergarten 39
Grade 1 29
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 33
Grade 4 35
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Kingsland Elementary School
KINGSLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
306 Students
705 N SECTION AVE
SPRING VALLEY, MN 55975 (8.8 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th