Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element

Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart
220 3RD ST W
HECTOR, MN 55342
186 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Buffalo Lake-Hector Elementary, located at 211 3rd Street in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart (BLHS) school district, the elementary school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the personal development of its students. The school typically focuses on building strong literacy, numeracy, and social skills in the formative years, preparing children for their future academic careers within the district.

Beyond the standard curriculum, the school acts as a cornerstone of the small-town community, encouraging active family involvement and maintaining a close-knit atmosphere. By leveraging its resources and staff, Buffalo Lake-Hector Elementary strives to provide a safe, inclusive space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Those interested in specific school policies, calendars, or current news can visit their official website at [http://www.blhsd.org](http://www.blhsd.org).
186
Total Students
16.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    143 (76.9%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (16.1%)
  • Two or More
    11 (5.9%)
  • Black
    2 (1.1%)
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: Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart
Phone: (320)848-2233
Website: http://www.blhsd.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
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
Pre-Kindergarten 13
Kindergarten 30
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 28
Grade 5 29
Gender Ratio