Herman-Norcross Elementary

Herman-Norcross Community School
504 LOIS AVE N
HERMAN, MN 56248
56 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Herman Elementary is a small, rural public school located in the town of Herman, Minnesota. Situated at 504 Lois Ave N, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged children within the region. As part of a smaller district setting, the school typically fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from a personalized approach to learning and strong connections between staff, families, and the local community.

The school is part of the Wheaton Area School District (ISD 803), which emphasizes a supportive academic atmosphere focused on core educational standards. Because of its size and location, Herman Elementary plays a central role in the town, acting as a hub for student development and community engagement. The school is dedicated to preparing students for their future academic journeys by emphasizing fundamental skills in a safe and welcoming rural setting.
56
Total Students
9.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    48 (85.7%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (7.1%)
  • Two or More
    2 (3.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: Herman-Norcross Community School
Phone: (320)677-2291
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 56
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 19
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 12
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 3
Gender Ratio