Lonsdale Pre K-6

lns.tcu2905.us/en-us

331 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Lonsdale Elementary School, located at 1000 Idaho St SW in Lonsdale, Minnesota, serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade. As part of the Tri-City United (TCU) School District, the school functions as a foundational pillar for young learners in the community, emphasizing early childhood development and the establishment of core academic skills. The school is designed to foster a supportive environment where children can build the social, emotional, and cognitive building blocks necessary for their future educational success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Tri-City United district’s mission, which prioritizes community involvement and personalized learning. By maintaining a narrow grade span (Pre-K through 4th), Lonsdale Elementary is able to concentrate its resources and instructional strategies on the unique needs of early elementary students. Families can stay connected with school events, academic calendars, and district-wide resources through their official website, which reflects the school's commitment to maintaining clear communication with the Lonsdale community.

331

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lonsdale Pre K-6
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	32
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	13
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
272 (82.2%)
Hispanic
32 (9.7%)
Two or More
13 (3.9%)
Black
6 (1.8%)
Asian
5 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
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)744-3900
Website:	http://lns.tcu2905.us/en-us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 25

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 35