Le Center Pre K-8

lc.tcu2905.us/en-US

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Le Center Pre K-8, located at 150 W Tyrone St in Le Center, Minnesota, is a foundational educational institution serving students from preschool through eighth grade. As part of the Tri-City United (TCU) School District, the school focuses on creating a comprehensive academic environment that bridges the gap between early childhood development and the transition to high school. By catering to a wide age range, the school aims to provide a consistent educational experience that fosters both personal growth and foundational academic skills for the local community.

The school is deeply integrated into the Le Center area, functioning as a primary hub for families within the district. Through its curriculum and programming, Le Center Pre K-8 emphasizes a supportive atmosphere designed to meet the diverse needs of young learners as they progress through their developmental stages. Prospective parents and community members can utilize their official website to access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide resources that support the student experience from the early years through middle school.

385

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Le Center Pre K-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	151
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	12

White
217 (56.4%)
Hispanic
151 (39.2%)
Two or More
12 (3.1%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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:	Tri-City United School District
Phone:	(507)357-6802
Website:	http://lc.tcu2905.us/en-US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 10

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 40