Washington Learning Center

NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
910 14TH N ST
NEW ULM, MN 56073
180 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
School Overview
Washington Elementary, located in New Ulm, Minnesota, is a public school serving students in the early stages of their education. As part of the New Ulm Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school typically serves students from kindergarten through the elementary grades, focusing on preparing them for future success through a structured and inclusive curriculum.

Beyond its academic offerings, Washington Elementary is known for being an integral part of the New Ulm community. The school places a high value on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, the school utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to encourage personal growth, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning within its local neighborhood setting.
180
Total Students
15.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    143 (79.4%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (12.8%)
  • Two or More
    11 (6.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
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: NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (507)233-8300
Website: http://www.newulm.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - K
Total Students: 180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 64
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 49
Kindergarten 131
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
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NEW ULM, MN 56073 (1.5 miles away)
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LAFAYETTE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
LAFAYETTE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
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351 6TH ST
LAFAYETTE, MN 56054 (9.3 miles away)
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