Lewiston-Altura Elementary

www.lewalt.k12.mn.us

254 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lewiston-Altura Elementary is a public school located in Lewiston, Minnesota, serving students within the Lewiston-Altura School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment for young learners in the region.

The school strives to prepare its students for future success by balancing traditional core curriculum with opportunities for student engagement. By maintaining a connection to the local community, Lewiston-Altura Elementary fosters a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students, aiming to create a foundation for lifelong learning while upholding the district's commitment to excellence in education.

254

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewiston-Altura Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	38
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	10

White
201 (79.1%)
Hispanic
38 (15.0%)
Two or More
10 (3.9%)
Black
3 (1.2%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)

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:	Lewiston-Altura Public School Dist
Phone:	(507)523-2191
Website:	http://www.lewalt.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 48

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 38